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Which of the following is not characteristic of alcohols?

A

They are lighter than water .

B

Their boiling points rise fairly uniformly with rising molecular weight .

C

Lower members are insoluble in water and organic solvents but the solubility regularly increases with molecular mass .

D

Lower members have a pleasant smell and burning taste , higher members are colourless and tasteless .

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