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Which of the following is not characteristic of alcohols?

A

Lower member are insoluble in wate and organic solvents but solubility regularly increases with molecular weights .

B

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

C

Their boiling points rise with rising molecular weight

D

They are lighter than water

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