L-Rhamnose is a deoxy sugar that can be found in various plants. Compare the structure of L-rhamnose with the structure of α-L-mannose and answer the following question. Is 6-deoxy-L-mannose an appropriate name for L-rhamnose? Explain why or why not.

• A. Yes, because L-rhamnose has one less hydroxyl group than L-mannose on carbon 6.
• B. No, because L-rhamnose has one more hydroxyl group than L-mannose.
• C. Yes, because L-rhamnose and L-mannose have identical structures.
• D. No, because L-rhamnose has one less hydroxyl group than L-mannose on carbon 2.

Answer: (A)