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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Nomenclature of Hydroxy Carboxylic Acids

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The IUPAC name of lactic acid is:

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Correct Answer: A) 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

Concept Explanation

Lactic acid is CH₃CH(OH)COOH, so the hydroxyl group is at carbon 2 of propanoic acid.

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