A) More extensive association of carboxylic acid via van der Waals force of attraction
B) Formation of carboxylate ion
C) Formation of intramolecular H-bonding
D) Formation of intermolecular H-bonding
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Due to formation of intermolecular H-bonding in carboxylic acid, association occurs. Hence boiling point increases and become more than the boiling point of aldehydes, ketones and alcohols of comparable molecular masses.You need to login to perform this action.
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