Explain Why Caprylic Acid,C $\mathrm { H } _ { 3 }$

question 89

Multiple Choice

Explain why caprylic acid,C $\mathrm { H } _ { 3 }$ (C $\mathrm { H } _ { 2 }$ $) 6$ COOH,dissolves in a 5 percent aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide but caprylaldehyde,C $\mathrm { H } _ { 3 }$ (C $\mathrm { H } _ { 2 }$ $) 6$ CHO,does not.

• A)With two oxygens the caprylic acid is about twice as polar the caprylaldehyde.
• B)The caprylaldehyde is a gas at room temperature.
• C)The caprylaldehyde behaves as a reducing agent,which neutralizes the sodium hydroxide.
• D)The caprylic acid reacts to form the water soluble salt.

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