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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids

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The IUPAC name of oxalic acid is:

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Correct Answer: A) Ethanedioic acid

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Oxalic acid is HOOC–COOH, so it contains two carbons and two carboxyl groups and is named ethanedioic acid.

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