A) The lower acids are soluble in water
B) Higher members are insoluble in water
C) The solubility increases with branching
D) They unite in water and take proton from solvent
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Carboxylic acids are acids as they give proton in solution. \[R-COOH\xrightarrow{{{H}_{2}}O}\underset{carboxylate\,ion}{\mathop{R-CO{{O}^{-}}+{{H}^{+}}}}\,\]
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