Which among the following is not a characteristic of alcohols?

Which among the following is not a characteristic of alcohols?
  1. Alcohols are polar molecules due to presence of $-\mathrm{OH}$ group.
  2. Boiling point of alcohols increases with increase in their molecular mass.
  3. Lower members of alcohols are insoluble in water as well as in organic solvents.
  4. Methanol is toxic liquids.

Solution

Lower members of alcohols are soluble in water as well as in organic solvents. Thus, option C is incorrect.

Asked in: MHT CET 2022 (05 Aug Shift 1)

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