What is the IUPAC name of this compound?

3-Carboxy-3-hydroxy butane dioic acid

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2-Hydroxy propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

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3-Hydroxy butane dioic acid

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2-Bis(carboxymethyl)-2-hydroxy ethanoic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B 2-Hydroxy propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
The correct systematic IUPAC name of the given compound is 2-Hydroxy propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid. Here, the priority is given to carboxylic acid. Three carboxylic acid groups are present on three carbon atoms. Thus, the name, 1,2,3 tricarboxylic acid. Another -OH group is present on second carbon atom. Hence, the name is 2-hydroxy propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid.

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