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Why are the boiling points of carboxylic acids higher than the corresponding alcohols ?

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To understand why the boiling points of carboxylic acids are higher than those of corresponding alcohols, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Compounds Let's consider two specific compounds for comparison: - Ethanoic acid (acetic acid): CH₃COOH - Ethanol: CH₃CH₂OH ### Step 2: Compare Boiling Points ...
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