MCQ
IUPAC name of HOOCCH2​C(OH)(COOH)CH2​COOH is:
  • A
    Citric acid
  • B
    2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetri-carboxylicacid
  • C
    2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanoic acid
  • D
    Hexanetrioic acid

Answer

  1. 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetri-carboxylicacid

Explanation:

Correct IUPAC name of given compound is 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetri-carboxylicacid. Citric acid is its common name.

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