Which among the following is not a characteristic of alcohols?
- AAlcohols are polar molecules due to the presence of the $-OH$ group.
- BThe boiling point of alcohols increases with an increase in their molecular mass.
- CLower members of alcohols are insoluble in water as well as in organic solvents.
- DMethanol is a toxic liquid.
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