Question

Choose the incorrect option regarding the physical properties of carboxylic acid.

• A. Higher carboxylic acids are insoluble in water
• B. Benzoic acid is soluble in cold water
• C. Carboxylic acids have higher boiling point than aldehydes of comparable masses
• D. Aliphatic carboxylic acids upto four C-atoms are coloured

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Aliphatic carboxylic acids upto nine carbon atoms are colourless liquids at room temperature. Other option are correct.