The chemical formula of starch is

Options

A. `(C_(6)H_(10)O_(5))_(n)`
B. `(C_(6)H_(12)O_(6))_(n)`
C. `C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)`
D. `CH_(3)COOH`

Answer

A

Explanation

The basic chemical formula of starch is `(C_(6)H_(10)O_(5))_(n)` where n is the number of glucose molecules present. There are two forms of starch: amylase the linear or helical form and amylopectin the branched form.