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With the increase in molecular weight,th...

With the increase in molecular weight,the acidic character of fatty acids `:`

A

increases

B

decreases

C

Both a and b

D

remains same

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B
With increase in size of alkyl group acidity decreases i.e. `CH_(3)COOH gt C_(2)H_(5)COOH gt C_(3)H_(7)COOH` Acidic strength.
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