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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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