The general formula for a monosaccharide is (CH2O)n. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrate, which means they cannot be hydrolyzed or broken down into smaller carbohydrates.

HITHERTO the balance of evidence as to the glucose structure has favoured the adoption of γ-oxide ring formula (II.) which it is now customary to describe as a butylene- or 1: 4-oxide structure.

Structural formula of sucrose (molecular weight 342.3 Da). Image Credit: Bettersize Instruments Ltd. ... The monosaccharide peaks around 1 nm are magnified to further understand the differences in ...

Both have a molecular formula of \({C_4}{H_{10}}\). The structural formulae are different though, so they are isomers of each other. To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.