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MHT CET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Which among the following has the lowest boiling point?

  1. A Butyric acid
  2. B Valeric acid
  3. C Acetic acid
  4. D Formic acid
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(D) Formic acid

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Boiling point increases as the molar mass increases. Formic has the lowest molar mass among given and hence, it has the lowest boiling point.