Answer to Question #136366 in General Chemistry for Natasha

Question

Is sugar a compound?

Answer 1

Formula of sugar is C12H22O11.

that means its one molecule is formed by 12 no of carbon atom, 22 no of Hydrogen atom and 11 no of oxygen atom.

As we know that if atoms are combined to form compound. Here sugar is also a compound as it is composed of C, H, O atoms.

So, ans is yes it is compound.