Which of the following statements is $NOT$ true for phenol?

  • A
    Phenols are polar molecules.
  • B
    Pure phenol is odourless,nontoxic,high melting solid.
  • C
    Boiling points of phenols increase with an increase in molecular mass.
  • D
    Phenols show appreciable solubility in water.

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