Branching in an Alkane Chain Decreases Surface Area

question 77

Multiple Choice

Branching in an alkane chain decreases surface area. With this in mind,which of the following alkanes has the highest boiling point?

• A)(CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃
• B)(CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)₂
• C)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃
• D)(CH₃)₃CC(CH₃)₃

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