Which Acid Would Be Expected to Have the Lowest Boiling

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which acid would be expected to have the lowest boiling point?

• A)acetic,CH₃CO₂H
• B)benzoic,C₆H₅CO₂H
• C)formic,HCO₂H
• D)oxalic, (CO₂H)₂
• E)stearic,CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CO₂H

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