Question

The IUPAC name of compound is
COOH - CH - COOH
COOH
(1) Tricarboxy methane
(2) Propane trioic acid
(3) Methane tri carboxylic acid
(4) 2- Carboxy propanedioic acid​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Correct option is

B

Propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

Parent chain contains three carbons atoms and three carboxylic acid groups.

Therefore, the IUPAC name of the given compound is propane -1,2,3 - tricarboxylic acid.

Hence, option B is correct.