Which of the following statements concerning organic compounds is false?
A) Compounds carrying the same functional group exhibit similar chemical and physical properties.
B) Compounds carrying the same functional group must have the same carbon framework.
C) As an alkyl group increases in size, it decreases the solubility of the compound of which it is part.
D) A functional group typically increases the melting and boiling points of the compound of which it is part.
E) A functional group typically increases the solubility of the compound of which it is part.

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Compounds with the same functional group can have different carbon frameworks, leading to different structures and properties.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Organic Compounds Is False