Which of the following is the odd one out?

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Which of the following is the odd one out?

  1. A.

    2, 3, 5

  2. B.

    11, 13, 17

  3. C.

    4, 6, 8

  4. D.

    7, 19, 23

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Correct answer: C

To find the odd one out, we must analyze the mathematical properties of the numbers in each option. Options A, B, and D all consist exclusively of prime numbers.
Option A (2, 3, 5) contains the first three primes.
Option B (11, 13, 17) lists consecutive prime numbers greater than 10.
Option D (7, 19, 23) also comprises prime numbers.
In contrast, Option C (4, 6, 8) consists entirely of even composite numbers. Since the other three groups share the common characteristic of being prime, Option C is the distinct set because it contains even numbers that are not prime. Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.

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