Hydrocarbons - Result Question 10
####10. When cyclohexane is poured on water, it floats because
(a) cyclohexane is in ‘boat’ form
$(1997,1 M)$
(b) cyclohexane is in ‘chair’ form
(c) cyclohexane is in ‘crown’ form
(d) cyclohexane is less dense than water
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 10. (d)
Solution:
- Alkanes are all less dense than water, floats over water.