Which of the following is not a characteristic of alcohol?

Chemistry Alcohol, Phenol and Ether General Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

They are lighter than water.

Their boiling points rise fairly uniformly with rising molecular weight

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

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

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Lower members of alcohols are soluble in water and solubility regularly decreases with increase in molecular mass

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