Which Statement About Carboxylic Acids Is FALSE

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement about carboxylic acids is FALSE?

• A) Carboxylic acids are weak acids.
• B) Carboxylic acids have the same properties as an alcohol and ketone.
• C) Carboxylic acids hydrogen bond.
• D) Carboxylic acids form carboxylates at physiological pH.
• E) Carboxylic acids form dimers.

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