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Trivial name of 2,3-dihydroxy butanedioic acid is-

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Malic acid

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Tartaric acid

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Citric acid

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Lactic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B Tartaric acid
Trivial name or common name of 2,3-dihydroxy butanedioic acid is Tartaric acid. It has two form, Meso and active.

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