Compounds known as a-hydroxycarboxylic acids are found in many cosmetics. These compounds contain both a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group. What is the minimum number of oxygen atoms present in an a-hydroxycarboxylic acid?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4


C

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