What is the effect of increasing the carbon chain length on the solubility of carboxylic acids in water?

A. Solubility increases
B. Solubility decreases
C. No effect
D. Increases then decreases

Answer: Solubility decreases


Additional Information: As the carbon chain length increases, the solubility of carboxylic acids in water generally decreases.


Subjects: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids, Chemistry

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