The two butenedioic acids are called fumaric acid (trans) and maleic acid (cis). 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid is called

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The two butenedioic acids are called fumaric acid (trans) and maleic acid (cis). 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid is called tartaric acid.
The two butenedioic acids are called fumaric acid (trans) and

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(a) Fumaric acid to (±)-tartaric acid.
(b) Fumaric acid to (±)-tartaric meso-tartaric acid.
(c) Maleic acid meso - tartaric to acid.
(d) Maleic acid to meso-tartaric acid.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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