Which of the following statements about carboxylic acids is incorrect? (2020)
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Which of the following statements about carboxylic acids is incorrect? (2020)
They can form hydrogen bonds.
They have higher boiling points than alcohols.
They are less acidic than alcohols.
They can be converted to esters.
Carboxylic acids are more acidic than alcohols due to the resonance stabilization of their conjugate base, making the statement 'They are less acidic than alcohols' incorrect.
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Q: Which of the following statements about carboxylic acids is incorrect? (2020)
Solution: Carboxylic acids are more acidic than alcohols due to the resonance stabilization of their conjugate base, making the statement 'They are less acidic than alcohols' incorrect.
