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State (Phase) of Alkanes

Cyclohexane, ...

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Cyclohexane, a hydrocarbon, floats on water because

A

Its immiscible with water

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B

Its density is low as compared to water

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C

Both (b) & (d)

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D

Its immiscible & lighter then water

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Solution

The correct option is D
Its immiscible & lighter then water

Due to the both reasons it floats on water

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