The IUPAC name of the following organic compound is HOOC – COOH
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ethan - 1, 2 -dioc acid
- ethanoic acid
- oxalic acid
- propan - 1,2-dioic acid
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Oxalic acid - HOOCCOOH
It is the simplest dicarboxylic acid. It is a white crystaline solid that forms a colorless solution in water.