Hydrocarbons Question 263
Question: As the number of carbon atoms in a chain increases the boiling point of alkanes [AFMC 1989]
Options:
A) Increases
B) Decreases
C) Remains same
D) May increase or decrease
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Boiling point of alkanes increases with the number of carbon atoms because surface area increases which increases the Vander Waal forces.
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