Place the Following Compounds in Order of Decreasing Strength of Intermolecular

question 6

Multiple Choice

Place the following compounds in order of decreasing strength of intermolecular forces. I.CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ II.(CH₃) ₃CCH₃ III.(CH₃) ₃CCH₂CH₃

• A) III > II > I
• B) I > III > II
• C) I > II > III
• D) II > III > I
• E) III > I > II

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