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When pyruvic acid (CH3 -overset(O )overs...

When pyruvic acid `(CH_3 -overset(O )overset(|| ) C-COOH) `is reduced under normal conditions

A

d-lactic acid is obtained

B

l-lactic acid is obtained

C

dl-lactic acid is obtained

D

the process is called asymmetric synthesis.

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dl-lactic acid is obtained
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