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Consider the following statements: (...

Consider the following statements:
(i) Carboxylic acids have higher boiling point than aldehyde and ketone due to the association of carboxylic acid. (ii) Vinegar is 60 to 80% solution of acetic acid in water (iii) Higher carboxylic acids are insoluble in water due to increased hydrophobic interaction of hydrocarbon part.
Which of the above statement is/are not correct?

A

(iii) only

B

(ii) only

C

(i) only

D

(i) & (iii)

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The correct Answer is:
B
Vinegar is 60 to 80% solution of acetic acid in water
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