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Ethanal to lactic acid

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To convert ethanal (acetaldehyde) to lactic acid, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Reactant and Product**: - The reactant is ethanal (CH3CHO). - The product is lactic acid (CH3CHOHCOOH). ...
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  • The IUPAC name of lactic acid is ___________.

    A
    2-hydroxyethanoic acid
    B
    2-hydroxypropanoic acid
    C
    3-hydroxybutanoic acid
    D
    2-hydroxybutanoic acid

  • Conversion of pyruvic acid into lactic acid occurs in

    A
    Absence of oxygen
    B
    Presence of NAD
    C
    Presence of oxidase enzymes
    D
    None of these

  • Pyruvate to lactic acid conversion by the action of lactic acid bacteria requires an enzyme which is

    A
    Pyruvate decarboxylase
    B
    Lactic acid decarboxylase
    C
    Lactic acid dehyrogenase
    D
    Alochol dehydrogenase