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NEET2001ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual

Which of the following statements is not true about alcohols?

Options

  1. ALower alochols have fiery taste and strong smell.
  2. BAs molecular mass increases the boiling point increases.
  3. CLower alcohols are water insoluble and their. solubility increases with molecular weight.
  4. DLower alcohols are water soluble and their solubility decreases with molecular weight.

Correct answer

C. Lower alcohols are water insoluble and their. solubility increases with molecular weight.

Step-by-step solution

All the alcohols are water soluble as alcohol molecules forms extensive hydrogen bonding with the water molecules.

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