Which of the Following Statements Is True of Lactic Acid

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of lactic acid and glycolic acid?

• A) Both glycolic acid and lactic acid are α-hydroxy carboxylic acids.
• B) Neither glycolic acid nor lactic acid is an α-hydroxy carboxylic acid.
• C) Glycolic acid is an α-hydroxy carboxylic acid and lactic acid is a β-hydroxy carboxylic acid.
• D) Lactic acid is an α-hydroxy carboxylic acid and glycolic acid is a β-hydroxy carboxylic acid.

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