Answer with Explanation:
Small and large carbohydrates have<em> diverse structural properties</em>. Such property allow them to have <u>different solubility.</u>
Solubility is a chemical property of a substance that allows it to dissolve in a given solvent.
Carbohydrates are made up of "monosaccharides." These are simple sugars and are considered small carbohydrates. On the contrary, "polysaccharide" is an example of a large carbohydrate.<em><u> Monosaccharides are soluble in water</u></em><em> </em>while<em><u> many polysaccharides are not soluble in water.</u></em>
The high solubility of monosaccharides is mainly due to the presence of hydroxide (OH) groups. These groups are always ready to bond with water (H₂O). Many polysaccharides are not soluble in water because of <em>intermolecular interactions</em> that prevents it from binding with water. Its dissolution process is different when compared to the smaller molecules.
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