WAEC Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 40
Question 40 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The IUPAC name of the following organic compound HOOC-COOH is
- A. ethan-1,2-dioic acidCorrect
- B. ethanoic acid
- C. oxalic acid
- D. propan-1,2-dioic acid
Explanation
HOOC-COOH is a two-carbon dicarboxylic acid, named ethan-1,2-dioic acid (also commonly known as oxalic acid).
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