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What is Parent alcohol in carbohydrates is : and explain in detail?
Parent alcohol in carbohydrates is Glycerol. Parent carbohydrate, which gives rise to all other carbohydrates. Eg D-Glyceraldehyde. Most abundant organic molecule in nature: Carbohydrates Most abundant monosaccharide in nature: D-Glucose Minimum number of carbons possible in a Carbohydrate is 3. Minimum number of 'OH' group possible in a Carbohydrate is 2. Minimum number of functional groups possible in a Carbohydrate is 1.