Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Which of the following is a tricarboxylic acid?
A
Citric acid
B
Malonic acid
C
Succinic acid
D
Malic acid
Answer
Citric acid
Explanation
Solution
Malonic acid, succinic acid and malic acid are dicarboxylic acids while citric acid is a tricarboxylic acid. The respective strur,, as of the following acids are given below.
