Question

Arrange the following compounds formed in respiration based on their C-atoms
i) Pyruvic acid
ii) -Ketoglutaric acid
iii) Citric acid
iv) Malic acid

• A. iv, i, ii, ii
• B. ii, iv, ii, iii
• C. i, ii, iv, iii
• D. i, iv, iii, ii

Answer 1

The correct option is B ii, iv, ii, iii

The correct order for the given compounds based on their C atoms would be:

pyruvic acid (3C), malic acid (4 C), ketoglutaric acid (5 C), citric acid (6 C).

So the answer is 'i,iv,ii,iii'.