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- BTheir boiling points increase regularly with an increase in molecular mass.
- CLower molecular mass members are insoluble in water and organic solvents,but solubility increases regularly with an increase in molecular mass.
- DLower molecular mass members have a pleasant smell,while higher molecular mass members are colorless and tasteless.
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