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The IUPAC name of the compound CH(3)-CH(...

The IUPAC name of the compound `CH_(3)-CH(OH)-COOH` is

A

Lactic acid

B

2-Hydroxy propanoic acid

C

3-Hydroxy propanoic acid

D

Carboxy propanol

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B
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