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The carbohydrates are generally classified into three groups. They are: 1. Mono-Saccharides 2. Oligosaccharides (oligo = few) 3. Polysaccharides (poly = many). Type # 1. Mono-Saccharides: The mono-saccharides are known as simple sugars which possess free aldehyde ( CHO) or ketone (= CO) group and 2 or more hydroxyl (- OH) groups. Their general formula is Cn (H2O) or CnH2nOn. [...]