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2021 · 25 Jul · Shift 2 · Q4
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Basics of Organic Chemistry question

2021 · 25 Jul · Shift 2 · Q4

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The correct decreasing order of densities of the following compounds is : JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 157 English
  1. A
    (D) > (C) > (B) > (A)
  2. B
    (C) > (D) > (A) > (B)
  3. C
    (C) > (B) > (A) > (D)
  4. D
    (A) > (B) > (C) > (D)
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Correct answer: A

  1. Key idea: For isomeric organic compounds, density generally decreases with increasing branching.

    • More compact/branched molecules have weaker intermolecular attractions per unit surface area and usually pack less effectively in the liquid state.
    • Hence, among isomers with the same molecular formula: straight chain>less branched>more branched\text{straight chain} > \text{less branched} > \text{more branched}straight chain>less branched>more branched in density.
  2. Let the given compounds be arranged from least branched to most branched as: D, C, B, AD,\ C,\ B,\ AD, C, B, A Then their density order will be: ρ(D)>ρ(C)>ρ(B)>ρ(A)\rho(D) > \rho(C) > \rho(B) > \rho(A)ρ(D)>ρ(C)>ρ(B)>ρ(A)

  3. Now compare with the options:

    • Option A: (D)>(C)>(B)>(A)(D) > (C) > (B) > (A)(D)>(C)>(B)>(A) ✅
    • Option B: (C)>(D)>(A)>(B)(C) > (D) > (A) > (B)(C)>(D)>(A)>(B) ❌
    • Option C: (C)>(B)>(A)>(D)(C) > (B) > (A) > (D)(C)>(B)>(A)>(D) ❌
    • Option D: (A)>(B)>(C)>(D)(A) > (B) > (C) > (D)(A)>(B)>(C)>(D) ❌
  4. Therefore, the correct decreasing order of densities is: (D)>(C)>(B)>(A)\boxed{(D) > (C) > (B) > (A)}(D)>(C)>(B)>(A)​

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