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Higher aliphatic carboxylic acids are best described as which kind of substances?
AVolatile pungent liquids
BOdourless waxy solids
CColoured crystalline salts
DWater soluble gases
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Odourless waxy solids
Beyond nine carbons the acids are colourless, odourless, wax-like solids with low volatility.
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