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In which state do most carboxylic acids exist as dimers?
ADilute aqueous solution
BCrystalline sodium salts
CVapour phase or aprotic solvent
DMolten alkali metal baths
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Vapour phase or aprotic solvent
Two acid molecules hold each other through a pair of hydrogen bonds, which persist where water cannot compete.
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