MCQ
Which of the following acids is hydroxy acid?
- AMaleic acid
- BSuccinic acid
- ✓Lactic acid
- DAdipic acid
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Lactic acid
Lactic acid is a hydroxy acid because it contains both groups ie$,−OH$ and $\text{−COOH}$ groups.
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