Question

Find the odd one out. Give a reason for your choice.

• A. Ice
• B. Water
• C. Wax
• D. Steam

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Wax

The explanation for the correct options:

(C) Wax

• It is having a general formula of ${\mathrm{C}}_{\mathrm{n}}{\mathrm{H}}_{2\mathrm{n}+2}$
• Initially, the state of wax is solid but with the application of heat, it gets converted into liquid.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option (A),(B), and (D) i.e.

• Ice, Water, and Steam have a common general formula of ${\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$.
• Ice exists in a solid-state, water exists in a liquid state, and steam exists in a gaseous state.

Hence the correct option is an option(C).