Class 12Chemistry8-2.Carboxylic acids and Their derivativeProperties of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
MediumStatement-$I$: Most carboxylic acids exist as dimers in vapour phase or in aprotic solvents due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Statement-$II$: Higher carboxylic acids are practically insoluble in water due to the increased hydrophobic interaction of the hydrocarbon part.
Statement-$II$: Higher carboxylic acids are practically insoluble in water due to the increased hydrophobic interaction of the hydrocarbon part.
- AStatement $I$ is correct and Statement $II$ is incorrect
- BStatement $I$ is incorrect and Statement $II$ is correct
- CBoth Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct
- DBoth Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect
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