Which one of the following is expected to have minimum boiling point?
n-Butane
n-Pentane
2-Methylbutane
2,2 - Dimethylpropane
A
n-Butane
B
n-Pentane
C
2-Methylbutane
D
2,2 - Dimethylpropane
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The correct option is A n-Butane The boiling point is directly proportional to molecular mass. So n-butane among given will have a minimum boiling point.
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