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Common name of Butanedioic acid is ______.
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Common name of Butanedioic acid is ______.

A.

Glutaric acid

B.

Adipic acid

C.

Succinic acid

D.

Malonic acid

Correct option is C


The correct answer is (c) Succinic acid.
Butanedioic acid is commonly known as succinic acid. It is a dicarboxylic acid with the molecular formula C4H6O4. The structure consists of a four-carbon chain with two carboxylic acid (-COOH) groups, one at each end. Succinic acid is found naturally in many organisms and is used in various industrial applications.
Information Booster: ● Succinic acid is used in food and beverages as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer. ● It is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. ● Succinic acid is part of the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) in cellular respiration. ● It is a colorless, crystalline solid that is soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. ● Succinic acid can be produced synthetically or derived from natural sources.

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