Which of the Following Statements Concerning Carboxylic Acids Is FALSE

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning carboxylic acids is FALSE?

• A)Carboxylic acids are hydrogen ion acceptors.
• B)The functional group of a carboxylic acid is condensed as COOH or CO₂H.
• C)Carboxylic acids form strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
• D)Carboxylic acids are weak acids.
• E)The water solubility of a carboxylic acid decreases with an increase in the number of carbons in the carbon chain.

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