Hydrocarbons · NEET Preparation Chemistry
Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?
Practice question from Hydrocarbons (NEET Preparation Chemistry), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
medium · MCQ · Q-5F9244
Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?
- A.n-PentaneCorrect answer
- B.2-Methylbutane
- C.2,2-Dimethylpropane
- D.n-Butane
Solution
Straight-chain alkanes have larger surface area compared to branched isomers, resulting in stronger van der Waals forces of attraction and thus higher boiling points. Among the given options, n-pentane is a straight-chain alkane with five carbons, giving it the highest boiling point.
More from Hydrocarbons
- In the free radical chlorination of methane, which of the following steps represents the propagation step?
- The Newman projection of ethane shown as the staggered conformation is more stable than the eclipsed conformation due to:
- Which of the following reagents can be used to convert an alkyne to a cis-alkene?
- When 2-methylbut-2-ene is treated with HCl, the major product formed is:
Practise more Chemistry
Sign up free for adaptive practice on this chapter, with instant feedback and hints on every question.
Start practising freeFree to start · No credit card needed