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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What is the name of the given compound?

Options:

Malonic acid

Succinic acid

Glutaric acid

Caproic acid

Correct Answer:

Malonic acid

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. Malonic acid.

The dicarboxylic acid with three carbon atoms and two -COOH group at the 1st and 3rd position is called Malonic acid.

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