Q. The correct IUPAC name of tartaric acid is
A) 1, 4-dicarboxy-2, 3-dihydroxy ethane
B) $\alpha,\ \alpha'$-dihydroxy butane-1,4-dioic acid
C) 1, 4-dihydroxybutane-2, 3-dioic acid
D) 2, 3-dihydroxybutane-1, 4-dioic acid
Explanation
(d)
Tartaric acid is
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