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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

The correct order of boiling points of following molecules is
(i) n-Hexane
(ii) 2-methylpentane
(iii) 2,3-dimethylbutane

  1. A i \(>\) ii \(>\) iii
  2. B iii \(>\) ii \(>\) i
  3. C iii \(>\) i \(>\) ii
  4. D i \(>\) iii \(>\) ii
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(A) i \(>\) ii \(>\) iii

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(Boiling point of isomeric alkanes decreases with increasing branching due to a decrease in the exposed surface area that leads to weaker van der Waal forces. Thus, the order will be :-
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