The two functional groups present in a typical carbohydrate are

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The two functional groups present in a typical carbohydrate are

1. -CHO and -COOH
2. >C=O and -OH
3. -OH and -CHO
4. -OH and -COOH

Answer

Chemically, carbohydrates are primarily polyhydroxyl carbonyl (aldehydes or ketones) compounds. Hence >C=O and –OH are present.

The correct option is B.