Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than aldehydes, ketones and even alcohols of comparable molecular mass. It is due to their
A
formation of intramolecular H-bonding
B
more extensive association of carboxylic acid via van der Waals force of attraction
C
formation of carboxylate ion
D
formation of intermolecular H-bonding
Answer
formation of intermolecular H-bonding
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): formation of intermolecular H-bonding