Question

Why is carboxylic stronger than alcohol even if they both have hydrogen bonding

Answer 1

Carboxylic acids are polar and due to the presence of the hydroxyl in the carboxyl group, they are able to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules

Answer 2

Answer:

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Carboxylic acids, similar to alcohols, can form hydrogen bonds with each other as well as van der Waals dispersion forces and dipole-dipole interactions. ... The presence of dimers increases the strength of the van der Waals dispersion forces, resulting in the high boiling points of carboxylic acids.

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