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The two functional groups present in a typical carbohydrate are :
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Options:
  • A
    $-\mathrm{OH}$ and $-\mathrm{COOH}$
  • B
    $-\mathrm{CHO}$ and $-\mathrm{COOH}$
  • C
    $>\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O}$ and $-\mathrm{OH}$
  • D
    $-\mathrm{OH}$ and $-\mathrm{CHO}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
$>\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O}$ and $-\mathrm{OH}$
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy carbonyl compounds.

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