HOOC-COOH has IUPAC name:
Correct answer: D. Ethandioc acid
- A. Acetic acid
- B. Oxalic acid
- C. Diethanoic acid
- D. Ethandioc acid
- E. Benzoic acid
Explanation
The common name for the compound HOOC-COOH is oxalic acid. It is also iupac known as "ethanedioic acid".
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