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Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Nomenclature of Organic Compounds MCQs #Organic Nomenclature

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What is the IUPAC name of lactic acid?

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Correct Answer: C) 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

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Lactic acid is CH₃CH(OH)COOH. Numbering from the carboxyl carbon gives 2-hydroxypropanoic acid.

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