What type of organic compound has the empirical formula CH2O and can serve as energy storage or the starting material for fats a

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What type of organic compound has the empirical formula CH2O and can serve as energy storage or the starting material for fats a

nd amino acids?
Amine
Carbohydrate
Carbonyl
Ketone
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Chemistry

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Luda [366] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-02T11:24:23+03:00

Carbohydrates. CH2O is the most basic formula of simple sugars.Empirical formula is the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a formula.For example glucose is C6H12O6 can be reduced by 6 to get CH2O. Simples sugars include glucose and fructose which can serve as sources of energy for fats and amino acids.