Classify the two carboxylic acids in each of the following pairs as (A) both dicarboxylic acids, (B) both monocarboxylic acids, or (C) one dicarboxylic and one monocarboxylic acid.  1. Glutaric acid and valeric acid 2. Adipic acid and oxalic acid 3. Caproic acid and formic acid 4. Succinic acid and malonic acid

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Classify the two carboxylic acids in each of the following pairs as (A) both dicarboxylic acids, (B) both monocarboxylic acids, or (C) one dicarboxylic and one monocarboxylic acid. 
1. Glutaric acid and valeric acid
2. Adipic acid and oxalic acid
3. Caproic acid and formic acid
4. Succinic acid and malonic acid

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