Preparation of Hydroxy Acids: Malic, Tartaric, and Citric Acid

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What is the product of the oxidation of malic acid with KMnO4?

Oxalacetic acid

Which method of preparation of malic acid involves the use of bromosuccinic acid?

Treatment with moist silver hydroxide

What is the product of the reduction of malic acid with HI?

Succinic acid

What is the method of preparation of tartaric acid from glyoxal?

Treatment with hydrogen cyanide

What is the product of the dehydration of malic acid on heating?

Maleic anhydride

What is the product of the reaction between tartaric acid and HI?

Malic acid

What is the byproduct of the reaction of citric acid with fuming sulphuric acid at 150°C?

Acetone dicarboxylic acid

What is the result of heating tartaric acid at 150°C?

Formation of tartaric anhydride

What is the product of the reaction of citric acid with hydrogen iodide?

Tricarballylic acid

What is the product of the reaction of citric acid with copper and sodium carbonate?

Benedict Solution

This quiz covers the preparation methods of malic acid, tartaric acid, and citric acid, including partial reduction and reactions with bromosuccinic acid and maleic acid.

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