Question on: SS3 Chemistry - Organic Chemistry: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Which of the following is NOT a typical property of carboxylic acids?
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A
They are weak acids.
B
They can form hydrogen bonds.
C
They have a carbonyl group (C=O).
D
They are highly soluble in water.
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Correct Option: D
Smaller carboxylic acids are soluble in water due to hydrogen bonding, but solubility decreases with increasing carbon chain length.
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