MHT CET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Which among the following is a pair of monocarboxylic acids?
- A Malonic acid and propionic acid
- B Valeric acid and succinic acid
- C Acetic acid and adipic acid
- 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.
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