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Consider the following statements. (I)...

Consider the following statements.
(I)The melting points and boiling points of aliphatic acids are usually higher than those of aromatic acids of comparable molecular masses.
(II) The planar benzene ring in the aromatic acids can pack more closely in the crystal lattice than zigzag structure of aliphatic acids.
Select the correct option.

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