The correct IUPAC name of tartaric acid is

Question

The correct IUPAC name of tartaric acid is (A) 1, 4-dicarboxy-2. 3-dihydroxyethane (B) α, α-dihydroxybutane-1. 4-dioic acid (C) 1, 4-dihydroxybutane-2, 3-dioic acid (D) 2, 3-dihydroxybutane-1, 4-dioic acid

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Tartaric acid is 2,3-dihydroxybutane-l ,4-dioic acid.

Q. The correct IUPAC name of tartaric acid is

1, 4-dicarboxy-2. 3-dihydroxyethane

$α, α$ -dihydroxybutane-1. 4-dioic acid

1, 4-dihydroxybutane-2, 3-dioic acid

2, 3-dihydroxybutane-1, 4-dioic acid

Tartaric acid is
2,3-dihydroxybutane-l ,4-dioic acid.