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Q. Which of the following carboxylic acids is highly insoluble in water?

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Higher carboxylic acids are practically insoluble in water due to the increased hydrophobic interaction of hydrocarbon part. Thus, decanoic acid is highly insoluble in water.