Which of the following compounds is an intermediate formed during the conversion of citrate to isocitrate?

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Citrate is first converted to cis-aconitate via the enzyme aconitase. Then, cis-aconitate is isomerized to form isocitrate. Therefore, cis-aconitate is the intermediate formed during the conversion of citrate to isocitrate. Trans-aconitate, fumarate, and malate are not intermediates in this pathway.

Which of the Following Compounds Is an Intermediate Formed During