During the citric acid cycle, the various organic acids undergo decarboxylation. Which of the following organic acids of the above cycle have $4\text{C}$, $5\text{C}$, and $6\text{C}$ respectively?

Question

Pyruvic acid, $\alpha$-ketoglutaric acid, and citric acid

Oxaloacetic acid, citric acid, and succinic acid

Succinic acid, $\alpha$-ketoglutaric acid, and citric acid

Pyruvic acid, malic acid, and $\alpha$-ketoglutaric acid

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