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Which of the following carboxylic acids is a tricarboxylic acid?

A

Oalic acid

B

Citric acid

C

succinic acid

D

Adipic acid

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The correct Answer is:
B
Citric acid is a tricarboxylic acid.
`underset("Oxalic acid")underset(COOH)underset(|)underset(COOH)underset("Citric acid")underset(OH)underset(|)overset(COOH)overset(|)(HOOC-CH_(2)-C-CH_(2)-COOH)`
`HOOC- underset("Succinic acid")(CH_(2)-CH_(2))-COOH`
`underset("Adipic acid")(HOOC-(CH_(2))_(2)-COOH)`
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  • Which of the following is a tricarboxylic acid ?

    A
    Citric acid
    B
    Malonic acid
    C
    Succinic acid
    D
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  • Which of the following is a tricarboxylic acid ?

    A
    Citric acid
    B
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    A
    `C_(2)H_(5) - CO - CH_(2)COOH`
    B
    `C_(2)H_(5) - CO - COOH`
    C
    `C_(2)H_(5) - underset(OH)underset(|)(CH) - COOH`
    D
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