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25 October, 05:06

Are carboxylic acids of more than 10 carbons more soluble in polar or nonpolar solvents? Explain.

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  1. 25 October, 06:14
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    Answer: Non polar solvents

    Explanation:

    Since with increasing the size of alkyl group hydrophobic nature increases and solubility in polar solvents decreases.

    Hence Carboxylic acids with more than 10 carbon atoms, solubility is more in non polar solvents.
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