Which of the following statements about carboxylic acids is/are correct?1. Simple aliphatic carboxylic acids are soluble in water.2. Higher carboxylic acids are practically insoluble in water.3. The acidity of a carboxylic acid depends on the number of carbon atoms present in the hydrocarbon chain.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3