In the vapour state and in non-polar aprotic solvents, simple carboxylic acids exist primarily as deeply associated dimers. How many atoms construct the main cyclic ring of this specific dimer structu

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In the vapour state and in non-polar aprotic solvents, simple carboxylic acids exist primarily as deeply associated dimers. How many atoms construct the main cyclic ring of this specific dimer structure?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Exactly two strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds form between the carbonyl oxygens and the hydroxyl hydrogens of two adjacent acid molecules, creating a stable 8-membered cyclic ring.

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