JEE MainChemistryBasics of Organic ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
The correct decreasing order of densities of the following compounds is : 

- A(D) > (C) > (B) > (A)
- B(C) > (D) > (A) > (B)
- C(C) > (B) > (A) > (D)
- D(A) > (B) > (C) > (D)
View written solutionFree
Correct answer: A
-
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: in density.
-
Let the given compounds be arranged from least branched to most branched as: Then their density order will be:
-
Now compare with the options:
- Option A: ✅
- Option B: ❌
- Option C: ❌
- Option D: ❌
-
Therefore, the correct decreasing order of densities is:
More from Basics of Organic Chemistry
- The number of stereoisomers possible for 1, 2-dimethyl cyclopropane is :2021 · MCQ
- Which one of the following compounds is not aromatic?2021 · MCQ
- Given below are two statements : Statement I : A mixture of chloroform and aniline can be separated by simple distillation. Statement II : When separating aniline from a mixture of aniline and water by steam distillation aniline boils…2021 · MCQ
- The compound/s which will show significant intermolecular H-bonding is/are : Includes diagram2021 · MCQ
- Staggered and eclipsed conformers of ethane are :2021 · MCQ
- The correct order of stability of given carbocation is : Includes diagram2021 · MCQ
- The dihedral angle in staggered form of Newman projection of 1, 1, 1-Trichloro ethane is degree. (Round off to the nearest integer)2021 · Numerical
- Given below are two statements : Statement I : Hyperconjugation is a permanent effect. Statement II : Hyperconjugation in ethyl cation involves the overlapping of …2021 · MCQ