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MHT CET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Which among the following is a pair of monocarboxylic acids?

  1. A Malonic acid and propionic acid
  2. B Valeric acid and succinic acid
  3. C Acetic acid and adipic acid
  4. D Butyric acid and caproic acid
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(D) Butyric acid and caproic acid

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Propionic acid, valeric acid and acetic acid are monocarboxylic acids. Malonic acid, succinic acid and adipic acid are dicarboxylic acids.