Hydrocarbons Question 53

Question: Cyclohexane, a hydrocarbon floats on water because [NCERT 1976]

Options:

A) It is immiscible with water

B) Its density is low as compared to water

C) It is non-polar substance

D) It is immiscible and lighter than water

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Cyclohexane, is immiscible and lighter than water.

Hence, floats on the surface of water.