Lower aliphatic carboxylic acids are miscible with water but higher ca – InterviewSolution

1.	Lower aliphatic carboxylic acids are miscible with water but higher carboxylic acids are insoluble in water. Give reason. (or) Acetic acid is soluble in water but hexanoic acid in insoluble in water. Why?
Answer» Solution :Aliphatic ACIDS are miscible with WATER due to the formation of hydrogen bonds with water. Higher carboxylic acids are insoluble in water due to increased hydrophobic interaction of hydrocarbon part. THATS why acetic ACID is soluble in water whereas hexanoic acid is insoluble in water.

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