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Which of the following statements is not true about alcohols?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersAIIMSAIIMS 2001
Options:
  • A Lower alochols have fiery taste and strong smell.
  • B As molecular mass increases the boiling point increases.
  • C Lower alcohols are water insoluble and their. solubility increases with molecular weight.
  • D Lower alcohols are water soluble and their solubility decreases with molecular weight.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Lower alcohols are water insoluble and their. solubility increases with molecular weight.
All the alcohols are water soluble as alcohol molecules forms extensive hydrogen bonding with the water molecules.

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