Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 195

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) 1,1-Dichloro-2-methyl-1-propene has a higher boiling point than trans-2,3-dichloro-2-butene.
• B) CH₄ has a higher boiling point than CCl₄.
• C) o-Dichlorobenzene has a lower boiling point than p-dichlorobenzene.
• D) HI has a lower boiling point than HBr.
• E) Butane, C₄H₁₀, has a higher boiling point than acetone, CH₃COCH₃.

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