Rhamnose: The Carbohydrate That Does Not Follow The General Formula
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While many carbohydrates are known for the general formula $C_x(H_2O)_y$, certain natural compounds like rhamnose challenge this rule. This unique methyl-pentose sugar, found in plants and bacteria, is a prime example of a carbohydrate that defies its textbook definition by being a deoxy sugar.
