Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the IUPAC name of oxalic acid?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 4) Ethanedioic acid
Key Points
- Oxalic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the IUPAC name Ethanedioic acid.
- It is the simplest dicarboxylic acid, with the formula C2H2O4.
- Oxalic acid is found in many plants, such as spinach, and is used in various industrial applications including cleaning and bleaching.
- It is a strong acid and can act as a chelating agent, binding to metals such as calcium and iron.
Additional Information
- The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) naming system provides a standardized way to name chemical compounds.
- In IUPAC nomenclature, the suffix "-dioic acid" is used for dicarboxylic acids, indicating the presence of two carboxyl groups.
- Oxalic acid can be synthesized through the oxidation of carbohydrates or by the action of nitric acid on sugar.
- It is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, as a mordant in dyeing processes, and as a precipitating agent in rare earth metal processing.
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