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HOOC−CH2−C|HCOOH−CH2−COOH

What is the IUPAC name of the given compound?

A
Propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
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Propane - 1,2,3 - trioic acid
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1, 2, 3 - tricarboxylic propane
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Propanedioic carboxylic acid
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Solution

The correct option is B Propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Parent chain contains three carbons atoms and three carboxylic acid groups.

Therefore, the IUPAC name of the given compound is propane -1,2,3 - tricarboxylic acid.

Hence, option A is correct.

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