Single Choice

$$HOOC-CH_2-\underset{COOH}{\underset{|}{C}H}-CH_2-COOH$$ What is the IUPAC name of the given compound?

APropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Correct Answer
BPropane - 1,2,3 - trioic acid
C1, 2, 3 - tricarboxylic propane
DPropanedioic carboxylic acid

Solution

Parent chain contains three carbons atoms and three carboxylic acid groups.

Therefore, the IUPAC name of the given compound is propane -1,2,3 - tricarboxylic acid.

Hence, option $$A$$ is correct.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Physical World

Which of the following carboxylic acids is a tricarboxylic acid?

Physical World

The name of the compound having the structure $$ClCH_2$$ $$CH_2 $$ $$ COOH$$ is

Physical World

IUPAC name of the compound $$CH_3-CH_2-\overset{\overset{O}{||}}C-CH_2-\overset{\overset{O}{||}}C-COOH$$ is:

Physical World

Which of the followings is a tricarboxylic acid?

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