Chemistry, asked by vandanalute3, 11 months ago

why branch chain alkane have lower boiling point than straigh chain isomer​

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Answered by Scarletttt
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A straight chain alkane will have a boiling point higher than a branched chain alkane because of the greater surface area in contact with other molecules. Branching makes molecules more compact thus reduces the surface area.

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Answered by sardarg41
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Answer:

A straight chain alkane will have a boiling point higher than a branched chain alkane because of the greater surface area in contact with other molecules. Branching makes molecules more compact thus reduces the surface area.

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