Explain why n-pentane has higher boiling point than neo-pentane. - Vidyadip

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Explain why n-pentane has higher boiling point than neo-pentane.

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Answer

n-Pentane has more surface area than neo-pentane, therefore, has more van der Waals' forces of attraction hence has higher boiling point.

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