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    Which is not formed by multiplying two consecutive primes?
    Question

    Which is not formed by multiplying two consecutive primes?

    A.

    143

    B.

    323

    C.

    221

    D.

    391

    Correct option is D

    Given
    Options: 143, 323, 221, 391

    Formula Used
    Prime factorization of numbers.

    Solution
    Checking each option:
    Option A: 143 = 11×1311 \times 13​ (11 and 13 are consecutive primes)
    Option B: 323 =17×19 17 \times 19 ​(17 and 19 are consecutive primes)
    Option C: 221 = 13×1713 \times 17 ​(13 and 17 are consecutive primes)
    Option D: 391 = 17×2317 \times 23​ (17 and 23 are NOT consecutive primes; 19 is between them)

    Final Answer
    So the correct answer is (d)

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