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Ananya Shree

Class 11th
Chemistry
2 years ago

The boiling point of hydrocarbons decreases with increase in branching. Give a reason.

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

The outcome is a more compact structure (almost spherical). This decreases the efficient surface area and therefore the strength of the forces of the Vander wall, which reduces the boiling point.

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