The IUPAC name of the compound

Question

The IUPAC name of the compound (A) 1,2,3 -tricarboxy-2,1-propane (B) 3-carboxy-3-hydroxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid (C) 3-hydroxy-3-carboxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid (D) none of these.

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Correct answer is (b) 3-carboxy-3-hydroxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid

Q. The IUPAC name of the compound

1,2,3 -tricarboxy-2,1-propane

3-carboxy-3-hydroxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid

3-hydroxy-3-carboxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid

none of these.

Correct answer is (b) 3-carboxy-3-hydroxy-1,5-pentanedioic acid

Q. The $I U P A C$ name of the compound