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1)

Which of the following carboxylic acids is a tricarboxylic acid?


A) Oxalic acid

B) Citric acid

C) Succinic acid

D) Adipic acid

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Citric acid is a tricarboxylic acid

17202181_c2.PNG

  $HOOC-(CH_{2})_{4}-COOH$

            Adipic acid