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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Nomenclature of Hydroxy Carboxylic Acids

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The IUPAC name of tartaric acid is:

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Correct Answer: A) 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid

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Tartaric acid is HOOC–CH(OH)–CH(OH)–COOH, giving 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid.

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