Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids and its Derivatives

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Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids and its Derivatives: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids, Colour and Odour of Carboxylic Acids, Solubility of Carboxylic Acids in Water & Dimerisation of Carboxylic Acids in Solvent Benzene etc.

Important Questions on Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids and its Derivatives

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Most of the carboxylic acid undergo dimerisation in organic solvent due to:

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Which of the given compounds has the highest boiling point?

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Which of the following compounds has highest boiling point?

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What sized ring is formed when two carboxylic acids form a dimeric structure through inter- molecular hydrogen bonding? (consider hydrogen bond as a bond)

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Which of the following is the key ingredient in vinegar?

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Which of the following compounds has highest boiling point?

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The molecular weight of benzoic acid in benzene as determined by depression in freezing point method corresponds to :

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State the oxidation number of carbonyl carbon in methanal and methanoic acid respectively.

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Identify the correct order of boiling points of the following compounds

(l)   CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
(ll)  CH3CH2CH2CHO
(lll) CH3CH2CH2 COOH