For every atom of carbon in a carbohydrate
A) there is approximately one atom of hydrogen.
B) there are approximately two atoms of hydrogen.
C) there are approximately three atoms of hydrogen.
D) there are approximately four atoms of hydrogen.

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Carbohydrates have the general formula Cn(H2O)n, meaning for every carbon atom, there are approximately two hydrogen atoms.

For Every Atom of Carbon in a Carbohydrate