Which of the following is a physical property of the Benzene?
Correct answer: C. Benzene is insoluble in water
- A. Benzene is a liquid with a sweet aromatic smell
- B. Benzene is flammable in air
- C. Benzene is insoluble in water
- D. Benzene is less reactive than alkenes
Explanation
The correct answer is that benzene is insoluble in water, a physical property. This is because benzene is a non-polar molecule, whereas water is polar, making them immiscible. Option A describes the sensory aspect of benzene's smell, which is not a fundamental physical property. Option B refers to flammability, which is a chemical property. Option D discusses reactivity, which is also a chemical property, not a physical one.
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