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MHT CET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which among the following is not a characteristic of alcohols?

  1. A Alcohols are polar molecules due to presence of \(-\mathrm{OH}\) group.
  2. B Boiling point of alcohols increases with increase in their molecular mass.
  3. C Lower members of alcohols are insoluble in water as well as in organic solvents.
  4. D Methanol is toxic liquids.
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(C) Lower members of alcohols are insoluble in water as well as in organic solvents.

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Lower members of alcohols are soluble in water as well as in organic solvents. Thus, option C is incorrect.