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The solubility of carboxylic acids _________ with the increase in size of alkyl groups.(a) increases(b) decreases(c) remains same(d) varies unpredictablyThe question was posed to me in class test.I need to ask this question from Carboxylic Acids Physical Properties in section Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT choice is (b) decreases

Easiest explanation: This is because of the reduced polarity and HINDERANCE provided by the large ALKYL groups to the COOH group from involving in the hydrogen bonding with SOLVENT MOLECULES.


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