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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

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Correct option is D

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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