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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids

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The IUPAC name of malonic acid is:

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Correct Answer: B) Propanedioic acid

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Malonic acid is HOOC–CH₂–COOH, so its IUPAC name is propanedioic acid.

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