Single Choice

Trivial name of 2,3-dihydroxy butanedioic acid is-Trivial name of 2

AMalic acid
BTartaric acid
Correct Answer
CCitric acid
DLactic acid

Solution

Trivial name or common name of 2,3-dihydroxy butanedioic acid is Tartaric acid. It has two form, Meso and active.

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