The molecular formula for glucose is C6H12O6. What would be the molecular formula for a polymer made by linking 10 glucose molecules together by dehydration reactions?
A) C60H120O60
B) C6H12O6
C) C60H102O51
D) C60H100O50
E) C60H111O51

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Combining 10 glucose molecules will result in the loss of 9 water molecules (10 − 1), as each glucose molecule contributes one water molecule when linked together. Therefore, the molecular formula of the resulting polymer will be C60H102O51.

The Molecular Formula for Glucose Is C6H12O6