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Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

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Why does the solubility of higher carboxylic acids decrease as the...

Why does the solubility of higher carboxylic acids decrease as the number of carbon atoms in the molecule increases?

Options

  1. AThey form covalent bonds with water.
  2. BThey have increased hydrophobic interactions.
  3. CThey become more polar.
  4. DThey have higher vapour pressure.

Correct answer

B. They have increased hydrophobic interactions.

Step-by-step solution

The solubility of higher carboxylic acids decreases because they exhibit increased hydrophobic interactions due to the larger hydrocarbon part of their molecules.
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