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Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than aldehydes, ketones and even alcohols of comparable molecular mass. It is due to their

A

More extensive association of carboxylic acid via van der Waals force of attraction

B

Formation of carboxylate ion

C

Formation of intramolecular H-bonding

D

Formation of intermolecular H-bonding

Step-by-Step Solution

Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than other compounds of comparable molecular mass because they form stable dimers due to extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

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