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STANDARD Chemistry Alkanes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Which of the following has the lowest boiling point?

A

2-Methylbutane

B

2-Methylpropane

C

2,2-Dimethylpropane

D

n-Pentane

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

For the compounds with the same molecular mass, boiling point decreases with an increase in branching. Boiling point also increases with an increase in molecular mass. 2-Methylpropane has the lowest molecular mass among all of the given compounds. Thus, 2-Methylpropane has the lowest boiling point among the given options.

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