MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMHT CET

With the increase in molecular weight, the acidic character of fatty acids :

Answer: (B)

Solution

As the alkyl chain gets longer, the +I effect increases and the carboxylate ion is destabilised, so acid

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