Question

When cyclohexane is poured in water, it floats because :

• A. cyclohexane is in boat form
• B. cyclohexane is less denser than water
• C. cyclohexane is in chair form
• D. cyclohexane is in crown form

Answer 1

The correct option is B cyclohexane is less denser than water

The density of cyclohexane (0.77 g/ml) is lesser than that of water (1 g/ml).

Hence, it floats over water.

Option B is correct.