Hydrocarbons Question 351

Question: The highest boiling point is expected for [DEC. 2003]

Options:

A) $ n- $ butane

B) iso-octane

C) $ n- $ octane

D) 2,2,3,3-tetramethyl butane

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Among alkanes, boiling point increase with increasing molecular weight.

For isomeric alkanes straight chain alkanes have higher boiling point than the branched alkanes.



Organic Chemistry PYQ

JEE Chemistry Organic Chemistry

Mindmaps Index