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Higher carboxylic acids are insoluble in...

Higher carboxylic acids are insoluble in water due to

A

increased hydrophobic interaction of the hydrocarbon part

B

decreased hydropophobic interaction of the hydrocaarbon part

C

Both (a) and (b)

D

None of the above

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Higher carboxylic acids are partically insoluble in water due to the increased hydrophobic interaction of hydrocarbon part.
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