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The two butenedioic acids are called fumaric acid (trans) and maleic acid (cis). 2,3-Dih...

The two butenedioic acids are called fumaric acid (trans) and maleic acid (cis). 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid is called tartaric acid.

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(a) fumaric acid to - tartaric acid. (b) fumaric acid to meso-tartaric acid.

(c) maleic acid to -tartaric acid. (d) maleic acid to meso-tartaric acid.

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