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Lower members of aliphatic carboxylic ac...

Lower members of aliphatic carboxylic acid are soluble in water. This is due to

A

formation of hydrogen bonds with water

B

London forces

C

water is non-electrolyte

D

van der-Waals' interaction with water molecules.

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