Practice question
Question
Which hydrocarbon has a higher boiling point than its straight-chain isomer with the same molecular formula C₅H₁₂?
Explanation
Straight-chain pentane has a higher boiling point than branched isomers like 2,2-dimethylpropane due to greater surface area and stronger van der Waals forces.
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