Why does the solubility of carboxylic acids decreases with the increase in size of alkyl groups? a.)This is because of the equal polarity and hinderance provided by the large alkyl groups to the COOH group from involving in the hydrogen bonding with solvent molecules. b.)This is because of the reduced polarity and hinderance provided by the large alkyl groups to the COOH group from involving in the hydrogen bonding with solvent molecules.   c.)This is because of the increased polarity and hinderance provided by the large alkyl groups to the COOH group from involving in the hydrogen bonding with solvent molecules.   d.)This is because of the hinderance provided by the large alkyl groups to the COOH group from involving in the hydrogen bonding with solvent molecules.

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Why does the solubility of carboxylic acids decreases with the increase in size of alkyl groups?

a.)This is because of the equal polarity and hinderance provided by the large alkyl groups to the COOH group from involving in the hydrogen bonding with solvent molecules.

b.)This is because of the reduced polarity and hinderance provided by the large alkyl groups to the COOH group from involving in the hydrogen bonding with solvent molecules.
 
c.)This is because of the increased polarity and hinderance provided by the large alkyl groups to the COOH group from involving in the hydrogen bonding with solvent molecules.
 
d.)This is because of the hinderance provided by the large alkyl groups to the COOH group from involving in the hydrogen bonding with solvent molecules.
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