Two statements are given below: Statement I : The melting point of monocarboxylic acid…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen

Two statements are given below:
 Statement I : The melting point of monocarboxylic acid with even number of carbon atoms is higher than that of with odd number of carbon atoms acid immediately below and above it in the series.
 Statement II : The solubility of monocarboxylic acids in water decreases with increase in molar mass.
 Choose the most appropriate option : 
  (JEE Main 2022)
  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
  3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

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