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Q. Which of the following is a '5C' compound formed during Kreb's cycle in the matrix of the mitochondria?

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During oxidation of Pyruvic acid in matrix of mitochondria different $6C, \, 5C \, and \, 4C$ intermediates are formed. $\alpha $ -ketoglutaric acid is a $5C$ intermediate which is formed during Kreb's cycle in matrix of mitochondria.