Which of the following carboxylic acids is highly insoluble in water?
Butanoic acid
Pentanoic acid
Propanoic acid
Decanoic acid
A
Propanoic acid
B
Pentanoic acid
C
Decanoic acid
D
Butanoic acid
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Higher carboxylic acids are insoluble in water due to the increased hydrophobic interaction of the hydrocarbon part.
Thus, decanoic acid is highly insoluble in water, as it contains longer hydrocarbon chain.
Option D is correct.
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