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Unlike Acetic Acid (CH2COOH), Which Is Completely Soluble in Water

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Unlike acetic acid (CH2COOH) , which is completely soluble in water, 1-hexanoic acid (CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH) is only slightly soluble in water because


A) only acetic acid forms hydrogen bonds.
B) acetic acid has a higher boiling point than 1-hexanoic acid.
C) the increased length of carbon chain in 1-hexanoic acid increases its hydrophobic character.
D) acetic acid does not ionize in water.

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