Question

Which of the following is a tricarboxylic acid?

• A. Citric acid
• B. Malonic acid
• C. Succinic acid
• D. Malic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Malonic acid, succinic acid and malic acid are dicarboxylic acids while citric acid is a tricarboxylic acid. The respective strur,, as of the following acids are given below.