Chemistry · Organic Chemistry
Carboxylic acids have significantly higher boiling points than aldehydes, ketones, and even alcohols of comparable molecular mass. This is primarily due to their ability to undergo:
- 1Formation of intramolecular H-bonding
- 2Formation of carboxylate ion
- 3Formation of intermolecular H-bonding leading to stable dimers✓
- 4More extensive association via van der Waals forces of attraction
Correct answer
Formation of intermolecular H-bonding leading to stable dimers
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