Give reason for the following: Straight chain alkanes possess higher boiling points than the corresponding branched chain isomers.

Give reason for the following:

Straight chain alkanes possess higher boiling points than the corresponding branched chain isomers.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Due to lower surface area, therefore strong vander waal’s forces of attraction.

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