Which compound is commonly referred to as lactic acid?

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18 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

Lactic acid is chemically identified as 2-hydroxypropionic acid. The other options represent different hydroxy acids with varying carbon chain lengths and hydroxyl group positions.

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