NEET2018ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than aldehydes, ketones and even alcohols of comparable molecular mass. It is due to their
Options
- Amore extensive association of carboxylic acid via van der Waal's force of attraction.
- Bformation of carboxylate ion.
- Cformation of intramolecular H - bonding.
- Dformation of intermolecular H - bonding.
Correct answer
D. formation of intermolecular H - bonding.
Step-by-step solution
Carboxylic acid has a higher boiling point than aldehyde, ketone and even alcohols of comparable molecular mass. This is due to their more extensive association through intermolecular H - bonding and it forms a dimer.