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    Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than aldehydes, ketones and even alcohols of comparable molecular mass. It is due to their [NEET - 2018]

    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.


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