Which of the following elements would be found in a carbohydrate?
A) C, H
B) C, H, O
C) C, H, O, P
D) C, H, O, N
E) C, H, Cl, O

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Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, in a ratio of 1:2:1 respectively. Therefore, option B, which includes these three elements, is the correct answer. Option A, which only has carbon and hydrogen, is not correct. Options C, D, and E, which include additional elements such as phosphorus, nitrogen, and chlorine, do not fit the composition of carbohydrates.

Which of the Following Elements Would Be Found in a Carbohydrate