Which among the following is a pair of monocarboxylic acids?

1. Malonic acid and propionic acid
2. Valeric acid and succinic acid
3. Acetic acid and adipic acid
4. Butyric acid and caproic acid

Solution

Propionic acid, valeric acid and acetic acid are monocarboxylic acids. Malonic acid, succinic acid and adipic acid are dicarboxylic acids.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (13 May Shift 1)

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