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The IUPAC name of citric acid is

A

1,2,3-Tricarboxy-2-propanol

B

3-Carboxy-3-hydroxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid

C

3-Hydroxy-3-carboxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid

D

3-Hydroxy-1,2,3-tricaboxypropane

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    A
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    B
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    A
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    B
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