Consider the following n-alkanes: CH₄,C₂H₆,C₃H₈,C₄H₁₀
_{Which of these would you expect to have the highe}_{st boiling point?}

Question

Consider the following n-alkanes: CH₄,C₂H₆,C₃H₈,C₄H₁₀ _{Which of these would you expect to have the highe}_{st boiling point?}

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The boiling point of a compound increases with the increase in its molecular weight and the stability of its structure. Among the given n-alkanes, C₄H₁₀ has the highest molecular weight and longest carbon chain, so it has the highest boiling point. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

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