Which of the following is a β-ketoacid?
A) formic acid
B) benzoic acid
C) 2-oxopropanoic acid
D) 3-oxobutanoic acid

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A β-ketoacid is a molecule that has two carbonyl functional groups (C=O) separated by a single carbon atom. Option D, 3-oxobutanoic acid, has this structure and is therefore the only β-ketoacid in the given options. Options A and B do not have any carbonyl groups while option C has only one carbonyl group.

Which of the Following Is a β-Ketoacid