Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Exhibit Liquid-Crystalline

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to exhibit liquid-crystalline behavior?

• A)CH₃CH₂-C(CH₃)₂-CH₂CH₃
• B)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃
• C)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂^-

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