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The carboxylic acid which has maximum so...

The carboxylic acid which has maximum solubility in water is:

A

phthalic acid

B

succinic acid

C

malonic acid

D

salicylic acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
With the increase in hydrocarbon portion solubility in `H_2O` decreases.
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