Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Properties of Carboxylic

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the properties of carboxylic acids is incorrect?

• A) Short-chain monocarboxylic acids are liquids at room temperature.
• B) Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than alcohols of similar molecular mass.
• C) Carboxylic acids cannot hydrogen bond to water.
• D) Carboxylic acids can hydrogen bond to each other.

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