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Tartaric acid: HOOC-CHOH-CHOH-COOH ( = C4H6O6)

Named: 2,3-dihydroxi-butanedioic acid)

The salts of this acid are called 'tartrate' salts.

A mixture of this acid or salts with baking powder is called 'cream of tartar' (but I don't know why)

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