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Number of carbon atoms present in citric acid, oxaloacetic acid and pyruvic acid are respectively .

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6, 3 and 3

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6, 4 and 3

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5, 4 and 3

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6, 4 and 2

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Solution

The correct option is B 6, 4 and 3
No.of carbon atoms in citric acid −6. Oxalo acetic acid −4, & pyruvic acid −3.

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