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Acids have much higher boiling points than isomeric esters because :-

A

(a)Acids form dimers by H-Bonding

B

(b)Acids are volatile in steam

C

(c)Ester are non-volatile

D

(d)Acids can ionise to give protons in aqueous solution

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