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.