Concept:The odd term breaks the alternating addition pattern in the series.Explanation:The expected pattern is alternating +3 and +2.Start with 40.40+3=43, which matches.43+2=45, but the given term is 46.Next, 45+3=48, which matches.Then, 48+2=50, which also matches.So 46 should be 45; hence 46 is the wrong term.Answer:46 is the odd term. Option B.