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Carboxylic acids have higher boiling poi...

Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than aldehydes, ketones and even alcohols of comparable molecular mass. It is due to their

A

formation of intramolecular-H-bonding

B

formation of carboxylate ion

C

more extensive association of carboxylic acid via van der waals forces of attraction

D

formation of intermolecular H-bonding

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D
(d) There is an assocation in the carboxylic acid due to intermolecular H-bonding.
As a result, the boiling point of carboxylic acids is higher than those of the compounds listed.
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