6. Both neopentane and n-pentane have a C,H2 formula. a. Which compound has a higher boiling point? n-Pentane molar mass = 72.15 g/mol boiling point = 36.1 c Neopentane molar mass = 72.15 g/mol boiling point = 9.5 °Č b. Which compound has stronger London forces? c. What conclusion can be drawn about straight chain and branched chain hydrocarbons from this example?

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6. Both neopentane and n-pentane have a C,H12 formula.
а.
Which compound has a higher boiling point?
Neopentane
molar mass = 72.15 g/mol
boiling point = 9.5 °č
n-Pentane
molar mass = 72.15 g/mol
boiling point = 36.1 c
b.
Which compound has stronger London forces?
He Pn he
c. What conclusion can be drawn about straight chain and branched chain hydrocarbons
from this example?
Transcribed Image Text:6. Both neopentane and n-pentane have a C,H12 formula. а. Which compound has a higher boiling point? Neopentane molar mass = 72.15 g/mol boiling point = 9.5 °č n-Pentane molar mass = 72.15 g/mol boiling point = 36.1 c b. Which compound has stronger London forces? He Pn he c. What conclusion can be drawn about straight chain and branched chain hydrocarbons from this example?
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