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As a result of intermolecular hydrogen bonding, carboxylic acids exists as ______(a) acetals(b) aldols(c) hemiacetals(d) dimersThis question was addressed to me in my homework.I need to ask this question from Carboxylic Acids Physical Properties in section Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct OPTION is (d) dimers

For EXPLANATION: The intermolecular hydrogen BONDS between carboxylic ACIDS are not broken even in VAPOUR phase. In fact, most carboxylic acids exist as dimer in vapour phase or in aprotic solvents.



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