Chemistry, asked by hajigmsheikh, 1 year ago

what is the iupac name of citric acid

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Answered by Anonymous

Therefore, the preferred IUPAC name (PIN) of the complete compound given in the question is '2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid'. However, according to Subsection P-65.1.1.2.3, the name 'citric acid' is also retained for general nomenclature.

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hajigmsheikh: but carboxylic acid is main functional group how is it not selected in longest carbon chain and we use sec. suffix 'oic' for carb. acid but here it is generalised as carboxylic acid how?

Answered by asim91

Citric acid; 77-92-9; 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid; Citric acid, anhydrous; Citro; Anhydrouscitric acid More... Citric acid is a key intermediate in metabolism. It is an acid compound found in citrus fruits.

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