Two statements are given below :
Statement I: The melting point of monocarboxylic acid with even number of carbon atoms
is higher than that of with odd number of carbon atoms acid immediately below and above it in the series.
Statement II : The solubility of monocarboxylic acids in water decreases with increase in molar mass.
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Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

I . Better packing efficiency of monocarboxylic acids with even number of carbon atoms results in higher M.P

II. As molar mass increases hydrophobic part size increase hence solubility decreases.

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