Which carboxylic acid is known as lactic acid?

A. 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
B. Butanoic acid
C. Propanoic acid
D. Acetic acid

Answer: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

Additional Information: Lactic acid is the common name for 2-hydroxypropanoic acid.

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