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The structures of succinic acid (X) and malonic acid (Y), respectively, are:
The structures of succinic acid (X) and malonic acid (Y), respectively, are:
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Succinic acid has two carboxyl groups separated by two carbon atoms, while malonic acid has them separated by just one carbon atom.
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The correct structures for succinic acid (X) and malonic acid (Y) are shown in option (4), which correctly represents the dicarboxylic acid functionalities.
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