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Simple carboxylic acids are soluble in water due to formation of

(A) Co-valent bond

(B) Hydrogen bond

(C) Ionic bond

(D)

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Correct Answer is: (B) Hydrogen bond

• Hydrogen bonds are formed between the individual molecules of the acid and water molecules. It is because of these interactions that carboxylic acids can dissolve in water to form acidic solutions.

• The carboxylic acids with low molar mass up to four carbon atoms are freely soluble in water.

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