what is the trend of melting point of carboxylic acids as the number of carbon atoms increases?
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Physical Properties of Some Carboxylic Acids
Unbranched acids made up of an even number of carbon atoms have melting points higher than the odd numbered homologs having one more or one less carbon. This reflects differences in intermolecular attractive forces in the crystalline state
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