Hydrocarbons - Result Question 15
15. The compound with highest boiling point is
(1982,1 M)
(a) $2$-methyl butane
(b) $n$-pentane
(c) $2, 2$-dimethyl propane
(d) $n$-hexane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 15. (d)
Solution:
- Among alkanes, boiling point increases with molar mass. Among isomeric alkanes, branching decreases boiling point. Therefore, $n$-hexane has highest boiling point among these.
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