Carboxylic Acids Question 150

Question: A tribasic acid is

Options:

A) Oxalic acid

B) Tartaric acid

C) Lactic acid

D) Citric acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ HOOC-CH_2-\underset{COOH\ \ }{\mathop{\overset{OH}{\mathop{\underset{|}{\overset{|}{\mathop{C}}}-}}CH_2}}-COOH $ It is citric acid consist three carboxylic group.