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

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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.

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