MCQ
The carboxylic acid which has maximum solubility in water is
  • A
    phthalic acid
  • B
    succinic acid
  • malonic acid
  • D
    salicylic acid

Answer

Correct option: C.
malonic acid
c
$(c)$ With the increase in hydrocarbon portion solubility in $H_2O$ decreases.

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