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Long chain carboxylic acids are called fatty acids because:

A

The molecule is very fatty

B

The molecules were first found in natural fat

C

They have flattering effect

D

None

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B
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  • Carboxylic acids are stronger acids due to

    A
    formation of carboxylate ion
    B
    high value of degree of ionisation
    C
    presence of H-bonding
    D
    formation of carboxylate ion stabilised by resonance

  • Carboxylic acids are more soluble in

    A
    ether
    B
    `C _(6) H _(6)`
    C
    `Na _(2) CO _(3)` solution
    D
    `CH Cl _(3)`

  • Boiling points of carboxylic acids are:

    A
    Lower than corresponding alcohols
    B
    Higher than corresponding alcohols
    C
    Equal to that of corresponding alcohols
    D
    None of the above statement is correct

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