Q.

False statement among the following is

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a

Formaldehyde is soluble in water

b

Acetic acid exists as dimer in benzene

c

Acetone is a pleasant smelling liquid

d

Acetaldehyde is insoluble in water

answer is 4.

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HCHO, CH3CHO, CH3COCH3 are soluble in waterLower aldehydes & Ketones are soluble in water due to Polar nature.Ketones are pleasant smellingLower aldehydes are pungent smelling but as molecular weight increases  their odour becomes  pleasant.
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