Lactic acid is a natural compound found in sour milk.

How many π bonds occur in lactic acid? How many u bonds?

What is the hybridization of atoms 1, 2, and 3?

Which CO bond is the shortest in the molecule? Which CO bond is the strongest?

What are the approximate value of the bond angles A, B, and C?

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