CM8001

a. CnH2nOn≡Cn(H2O)n
Therefore, C6H12O5≡C6(H2O)6

b. Please refer to the hardcopy. (or http://tinypic.com/r/2qxrwgg/9)

c. No. Sweetness is determined by the receptors in our tongue. the strength depends on how many or how long those receptors are opened. Different isomers have different stereoisomerism, thus different activity to the receptor.

It is impossible to go chemical-free as the consumption of food triggers a range of chemical activities in our body. The word ‘chemical’ often denotes a molecular compound and all food are composed of molecular compounds. Therefore, you can only have an “all organic” diet only.