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Identify the correct formula for the carbohydrate rhamnose ?

A

C_{5} H_{10} O_{5}

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C_{6} H_{12} O_{5}

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C_{6} H_{12} O_{6}

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C_{12} H_{22} O_{11}

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Solution

The correct option is B $C_{6} H_{12} O_{5}$
Rhamnose is an example of a carbohydrate that does not satisfy the general formula $C_{x} (H_{2} O)_{y} .$ Its formula is $C_{6} H_{12} O_{5}$ .
Hence, (b) is correct.

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