The boiling point of carboxylic acids are high due to _.
Correct answer: C. Due to H-Bonding
- A. Polarity of carbonyl group
- B. Due to methyl group
- C. Due to H-Bonding
- D. Due London forces
Explanation
The boiling point depends upon intermolecular hydrogen bonding. The molecular mass determination in non-polar solvents like benzene shows that carboxylic acid exists as a cyclic dimer.
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Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.
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