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NEET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Which carboxylic acid is nearly insoluble in cold water?
Which carboxylic acid is nearly insoluble in cold water?
Options
- AAcetic acid
- BFormic acid
- CButyric acid
- DBenzoic acid
Correct answer
D. Benzoic acid
Step-by-step solution
Benzoic acid, the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid, is nearly insoluble in cold water due to its hydrophobic nature.