The correct structure of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid $(EDTA)$ is

  • A
    $(HOOCCH_2)_2N-CH=CH-N(CH_2COOH)_2$
  • B
    $(HOOC)_2N-CH_2-CH_2-N(COOH)_2$
  • C
    $(HOOCCH_2)_2N-CH_2-CH_2-N(CH_2COOH)_2$
  • D
    $(HOOCCH_2)_2N-CH(CH_2COOH)-CH_2-NH(CH_2COOH)$

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