1)

Which of the following is a tricarboxylic acid?


A) Citric acid

B) Malonic acid

C) Succinic acid

D) Malic acid

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

 Malonic acid, succinic acid and malic acid are dicarboxylic acids while citric acid is a tricarboxylic acid. The respective structures of the following acids are given below.

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