Which Statement Concerning the Physical Properties of Alcohols Is FALSE

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the physical properties of alcohols is FALSE?

• A)Alcohols are polar and can form intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
• B)1-Pentanol is more water-soluble than pentane because 1-pentanol can hydrogen bond with water.
• C)The water solubility of an alcohol decreases with an increase in the hydrocarbon chain.
• D)Alcohols have higher boiling point temperatures than hydrocarbons and ethers of similar molar mass.
• E)The water solubility of an alcohol decreases with an increase in the number of polar hydroxyl groups.

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