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MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesPhysical Properties of Carboxylic Acid

The carboxylic acid which has maximum solubility in water is

A.Phthalic acid
B.Succinic acid
C.Malonic acid✓ Correct
D.Salicylic acid
Explanation

The structures of all the compounds are given below: (a) Phthalic acid (b) Succinic acid (c) Malonic acid (d) Salicylic acid Malonic acid has less hydrocarbon and it is dicarboxylic acid so its solubility is maximum in water.

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