Question

Explain why carboxylic acid exists as cyclic dimers?

Answer 1

Answer:

This occurs in the absence of water or when dissolved in an organic solvent that does not form hydrogen bonds with the acid.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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CARBOXLIC AVID ACT AS DINNER DUE TO IS STRUCTURE

AS IS HYDROGEN IN FREE STATE MOVES FREELY IN BETWEEN 2 OXYZEN

AS CARBOXYLIC ACID SHOW RESONANCE IN FINAL RESONATING STRUCTURE ELECTRON IS EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED IN BETWEEN 2 OXYZEN