Question

Choose the INCORRECT statement.

Options

• Aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acids are colourless organic acids.

• Carboxylic acids have lower boiling points than those of alcohols of similar molecular weight.

• Carboxylic acids (C₁ to C₄) are miscible with water. 

• The boiling points of carboxylic acids increase or decrease in regular manner.

Answer 1

Carboxylic acids have lower boiling points than those of alcohols of similar molecular weight.