Class 12Chemistry8-2.Carboxylic acids and Their derivativeProperties of Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
MediumDescribe the colours,smell,and physical state of aliphatic carboxylic acids.
(N/A) The first three members of aliphatic carboxylic acids ($HCOOH$,$CH_3COOH$,and $CH_3CH_2COOH$) are colourless liquids with a pungent,sharp smell.
Aliphatic carboxylic acids containing $4$ to $9$ carbon atoms are colourless liquids at room temperature with an unpleasant,rancid odour.
Higher carboxylic acids (containing more than $9$ carbon atoms) are wax-like solids and are practically odourless due to their low volatility.
Aliphatic carboxylic acids containing $4$ to $9$ carbon atoms are colourless liquids at room temperature with an unpleasant,rancid odour.
Higher carboxylic acids (containing more than $9$ carbon atoms) are wax-like solids and are practically odourless due to their low volatility.
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The descending order of acidity for the following carboxylic acids is:
$A.$ $CH_3COOH$
$B.$ $F_3C-COOH$
$C.$ $ClCH_2-COOH$
$D.$ $FCH_2-COOH$
$E.$ $BrCH_2-COOH$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
$A.$ $CH_3COOH$
$B.$ $F_3C-COOH$
$C.$ $ClCH_2-COOH$
$D.$ $FCH_2-COOH$
$E.$ $BrCH_2-COOH$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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