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Write the IUPAC name of
`(I ) HOOC -COOH " " (ii ) COOH -CH_2 -COOH`

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To solve the problem of naming the given compounds using IUPAC nomenclature, let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Analyze the first compound `HOOC-COOH` 1. Identify the functional group: The compound has two carboxylic acid groups (–COOH). 2. Count the carbon atoms in the longest chain: There are 2 carbon atoms. 3. Determine the base name: The base name for a 2-carbon alkane is "ethane". 4. Identify the suffix for carboxylic acids: The suffix for carboxylic acids is "oic acid". Since there are two carboxylic acid groups, we use the prefix "di". 5. Combine the base name and suffix: The IUPAC name for the compound is "ethanedioic acid". ...
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