Lower members of aliphatic carboxylic acids are soluble in water. This is due to

  • A
    Formation of hydrogen bonds with water.
  • B
    Van der-Waals interaction with water molecules.
  • C
    Water is non electrolyte
  • D
    Due to London forces

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