Which physical relationship is attributed to carboxylic acids?
A)Since the carboxylic acids evaporate quickly they all have a scent.
B)The boiling point of carboxylic acids increases with the molecular weight.
C)The carboxylic acids are wax-like solids in the solid state.
D)None of these responses are correct.

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Carboxylic acids exhibit hydrogen bonding due to the presence of the -COOH group, which significantly influences their boiling points. As the molecular weight increases, the van der Waals forces (a type of intermolecular force) between molecules also increase, leading to higher boiling points. This trend is consistent with many types of molecules, including carboxylic acids.

Which Physical Relationship Is Attributed to Carboxylic Acids