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Maleic acid and fumaric acid are two unsaturated dicarboxylic acids. Which of the following statements is incorrect.

A

The boiling point of fumaric acid is greater than maleic acid

B

Maleic acid on hydroxylation with dil. `KMnO_(4)//OH^(-)` gives mesotartaric acid

C

Maleic acid is optically inactive

D

Maleic acid is less soluble in water than fumaric acid at constant temperature

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