Which of the following acids is hydroxy acid? - Vidyadip

MCQ

Which of the following acids is hydroxy acid?

A
Maleic acid
B
Succinic acid
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Lactic acid
D
Adipic acid

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Answer

Correct option: C.

Lactic acid

Lactic acid is a hydroxy acid because it contains both groups ie$,−OH$ and $\text{−COOH}$ groups.

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