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A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to produce maltose. If the formula for glucose is

{C_6}{H_{12}}{O_6}

then what is the formula for the maltose?

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Correct option: D

{C_{12}}{H_{22}}{O_{11}}

Option D (

{C_{12}}{H_{22}}{O_{11}}

) is correct because a dehydration reaction removes one water molecule (

{H_2O}

) when two glucose molecules (

{C_6}{H_{12}}{O_6}

) combine.

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