General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Carboxylic Acids and Esters - 16.2 Properties of Carboxylic Acids - Questions and Problems - Page 590: 16.13

Answer

a) Propanoic acid has the smallest alkyl group. As such, it is the most soluble. b) Propanoic acid forms more hydrogen bonds with water. Therefore, it will be the most soluble.

Work Step by Step

a) Propanoic acid has the smallest alkyl group. As such, it is the most soluble. b) Propanoic acid forms more hydrogen bonds with water. Therefore, it will be the most soluble.
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