Single Choice

Which of the following carboxylic acids is a tricarboxylic acid?

AOxalic acid
BCitric acid
Correct Answer
CSuccinic acid
DAdipic acid

Solution

Citric acid is a weak organic tricarboxylic acid having the chemical formula $$C_6H_8O_7$$. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits.

Oxalic acid is a strong dicarboxylic acid occurring in many plants and vegetables.

Succinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula $${(CH_2)}_2{(CO_2H)}_2$$.

Adipic acid or hexanedioic acid is the organic compound with the formula $${(CH_2)}_4{(COOH)}_2$$.

Hence, option $$B$$ is correct.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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

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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