Question

Which of the following statements is not true about alcohols?

• 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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

All the alcohols are water soluble as alcohol molecules forms extensive hydrogen bonding with the water molecules.