Hydrocarbons - Result Question 42
####44. Which of the following compounds has the lowest boiling point?
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(a) $CH_3 CH_2 CH_2 CH_2 CH_3$
(b) $CH_3 CH=CHCH_2 CH_3$
(c) $CH_3 CH=CH-CH=CH_2$
(d) $CH_3 CH_2 CH_2 CH_3$
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Solution:
- (d) Of all the options listed $CH_3 CH_2 CH_2 CH_3$ has the least number of $C$-atoms and hence has the lowest b.p.
