Statement-$I$: Most carboxylic acids exist as dimers in vapour phase or in aprotic solvents due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Statement-$II$: Higher carboxylic acids are practically insoluble in water due to the increased hydrophobic interaction of the hydrocarbon part.

  • A
    Statement $I$ is correct and Statement $II$ is incorrect
  • B
    Statement $I$ is incorrect and Statement $II$ is correct
  • C
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct
  • D
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect

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