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13.64 The two-carbon alcohol in some antifreeze OH | OH CH2-CH₂ is toxic if ingested. Reactions within the liver oxidize the diol to oxalic acid, which can form insoluble salts and dam- age the kidneys. Give the structure of oxalic acid.

13.64 The two-carbon alcohol in some antifreeze OH | OH CH2-CH₂ is toxic if ingested. Reactions within the liver oxidize the diol to oxalic acid, which can form insoluble salts and dam- age the kidneys. Give the structure of oxalic acid.

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13.64 The two-carbon alcohol in some antifreeze OH | OH CH2-CH₂ is toxic if ingested. Reactions within the liver oxidize the diol to oxalic acid, which can form insoluble salts and dam- age the kidneys. Give the structure of oxalic acid.
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