The formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆.What is the formula for a polymer made by linking ten glucose molecules together by dehydration synthesis? A)C₆₀H₁₁₁O₅₁ B)C₆₀H₁₂₀O₆₀ C)C₆₀H₁₀₀O₅₀ D)C₆₀H₁₀₂O₅₁

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In dehydration synthesis, each linkage between glucose molecules results in the loss of one water molecule (H2O). Linking 10 glucose molecules results in the loss of 9 water molecules, so the formula becomes C60H102O51.

The Formula for Glucose Is C6H12O6

The Formula for Glucose Is C₆H₁₂O₆