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When lactic acid is subjected to oxidati...

When lactic acid is subjected to oxidation with Fenton's reagent, the main product formed is:

A

Acetic acid

B

Oxalic acid

C

Pyruvic acid

D

Citric acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
`HOOC-underset(OH)underset(|)overset(Me)overset(|)C-H("Lactice acid") underset(Fe^(2+)//H_(2)O_(2))overset([O])toHOOC -underset(O)underset(|)overset(Me)overset(|)C("Pyruvic acid")`
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