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5. Lactic acid consists of elements

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2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, also known as lactic acid or lactate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the adjacent carbonâ˜ș

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