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Which of the following statements is WRONG ?

A

The polar character of the C=O group gives rise to intermolevular attraction called dipole-dipole attractions.

B

The lower aldehydes and ketones are soluble in water

C

The boiling points of aldehydes and ketones are lower than those of nonpolar alkanes of comparable molecular weight.

D

Aldehydes and ketones are incapable of forming intermolecular hydrogen bonding with themselves.

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