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Which of the following carboxylic acids is highly insoluble

A

Propanoic acid

B

Butanoic acid

C

Pentanoic acid

D

Decanoic acid

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D
Higher carboxylic acids are paractically insoluble in water due to the increased hydrophobic interaction of hydrocarbon part. Thus, decanoic acid is highly insoluble in water.
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