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What type of organic compound has the empirical formula CH2O and can serve as energy storage or the starting material for fats and amino acids?
Amine
Carbohydrate
Carbonyl
Ketone
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Carbohydrates. CH2O is the most basic formula of simple sugars.Empirical formula is the lowest whole number ratio of atoms in a formula.For example glucose is C6H12O6 can be reduced by 6 to get CH2O. Simples sugars include glucose and fructose which can serve as sources of energy for fats and amino acids.

Answer:

Carbohydrates

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