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Published on: August 12, 2026
The highest boiling point is expected for
A
butane
B
iso-octane
C
octane
D
2,2,3,3-tetramethyl butane
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Among alkanes, boiling point increase with increasing molecular weight. For isomeric alkanes straight chain alkanes have higher boiling point than the branched alkanes.
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