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STANDARD Chemistry Alkanes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Arrange the following in decreasing order of their boiling points: (I) n-Butane (II) 2-Methylbutane (III) n-Pentane (IV) 2,2-Dimethylpropane
A
I > II > III > IV
B
II > III > IV > I
C
IV > III > II > I
D
III > II > IV > I
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Boiling point of alkanes increases with increase in molecular mass and for the same alkane the boiling point decreases with branching. Thus, the decreasing order of their boiling points is: n-Pentane > 2-Methylbutane > 2,2-Dimethylpropane > n-Butane.
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