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Preparation of Carboxylic Acids

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How many carbon atoms are present in citric acid?

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8

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6

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10

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2

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Solution

The correct option is B 6
Citric acid is a weak organic acid with the formula of $C_{6} H_{8} O_{7}$ . It is a natural preservative, which occurs naturally in citrus fruits. Acetyl-CoA enters the Krebs Cycle when it is joined to oxaloacetate by citrate synthase to produce citric acid. So, it is also the first compound of the Krebs cycle.

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