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The IUPAC name of the organic acid prese...

The `IUPAC` name of the organic acid present in sour milk is

A

(1) `2`-hydroxybutanedioic acid

B

(2) `2,3`-dihydroxybutanedioic acid

C

(3) `2`-hydroxypropanoic acid

D

(4) `3`-hydroxypropane-`1,2,3`-tricarboxylic acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
The compound is lactic acid: `CH_(3)CH(OH)COOH`. Compound (1) is called malic acid (apples, watermelons, graps juice, wine), compound (2) is called tartaric acid (graps juice, wine), and compound (4) is citric acid (citrus fruits).
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