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  • Formaldehyde: The Lowest Molecular Weight Carbohydrate Explained
    The carbohydrate molecule with the lowest molecular weight is formaldehyde (CH₂O).

    While it might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of carbohydrates, formaldehyde is technically a monosaccharide (a simple sugar). It has a molecular weight of 30.03 g/mol.

    It's important to note that formaldehyde is not a typical carbohydrate found in nature. It's a highly reactive molecule used in various industrial applications.

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