Two statement are given below:

Statement I : The melting point of monocarboxylic acid even number of carbon atoms is higher than that of with odd number of carbon atoms acid immediately below and above it in the series.

Statement II :  The solubility of monocarboxylic acids in water decreases with increases in molar mass.

Choose the most appropriate options

Option 1 -

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Option 2 -

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Option 3 -

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Option 4 -

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

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    Vishal Baghel | Contributor-Level 10

    2 months ago
    Correct Option - 1


    Detailed Solution:

    Melting point of monocarboxylic acids with even number of carbon is more than that with odd number of carbon due to lattice energy.

    With increase in molar mass of monocarboxylic acids size of alkyl group (Hydrophobic portion) increases and therefore solubility in water decreases.

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