Question

What is Solubility in Carboxylic Acids?

Answer

Lower members of aliphatic acids with C₁ — C₃ atoms are highly soluble in water due to H-bonding. Solubility of carboxylic acids decreases with increase in the number of carbon atoms due to an increase in hydrophobic interactions of the hydrocarbon part.

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