MCQ
Assertion(A): Lower aliphatic carboxylic acids arc miscible with water but higher carboxylic acids are insoluble in water.
Reason (R): Lower carboxylic acids are able to form hydrogen bond with water whereas higher carboxylic acids have increased hydrophobic interaction of hydrocarbon part.
  • Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B
    Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
  • C
    A is correct but R is wrong
  • D
    A is wrong but R is correct

Answer

Correct option: A.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

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