Why Does Octane Have a Higher Boiling Point Than Ethane,126°C

question 152

Multiple Choice

Why does octane have a higher boiling point than ethane,126°C versus -89°C?

• A)Octane exhibits hydrogen bonding and ethane does not.
• B)Octane has a higher vapor pressure than ethane.
• C)Octane contains more double bonds than ethane.
• D)Octane has stronger London dispersion forces than ethane.
• E)At least two of the above are correct.