C6H12O6 is the molecular formula for glucose.
This formula indicates the specific number of atoms of each element present in a single molecule of glucose. According to the provided reference, C6H12O6 means:
- 6 Carbon atoms (C)
- 12 Hydrogen atoms (H)
- 6 Oxygen atoms (O)
These atoms are bonded together to form a single molecule of glucose, a simple sugar vital for energy in many living organisms.
