During the synthesis of sucrose from glucose and fructose (C6H12O6 each), one molecule of water is eliminated. What is the resulting molecular mass of sucrose?
Q1. During the synthesis of sucrose from glucose and fructose (C6H12O6 each), one molecule of water is eliminated. What is the resulting molecular mass of sucrose?
Answer: 342 amu
Explanation: The formula for a disaccharide is 2(C6H12O6) minus H2O, resulting in 342 amu. Option A is the weight of two separate hexoses without dehydration.