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Compare the boiling points of the various isomeric hydrocarbons shown in the table below. Notice the relationship between boiling point and structure; branched-chain
hydrocarbons have lower boiling points than the unbranched isomer. Speculate on possible reasons for this trend. Why might the intermolecular forces be slightly
different in these compounds?
Compound Boiling Point (°C)
68.9
Hexane
3-Methylpentane
2-Methylpentane
2,3-
Dimethylbutane
2,2-
Dimethylbutane
63.2
60.3
58.0
49.7
The more branched structure has smaller exposed surface and hence weaker dispersion intermolecular forces.
The more branched structure has larger exposed surface and hence weaker dispersion intermolecular forces.
The more branched structure has larger exposed surface and hence stronger dispersion intermolecular forces.
The more branched structure has smaller exposed surface and hence stronger dispersion intermolecular forces.
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Transcribed Image Text:Compare the boiling points of the various isomeric hydrocarbons shown in the table below. Notice the relationship between boiling point and structure; branched-chain hydrocarbons have lower boiling points than the unbranched isomer. Speculate on possible reasons for this trend. Why might the intermolecular forces be slightly different in these compounds? Compound Boiling Point (°C) 68.9 Hexane 3-Methylpentane 2-Methylpentane 2,3- Dimethylbutane 2,2- Dimethylbutane 63.2 60.3 58.0 49.7 The more branched structure has smaller exposed surface and hence weaker dispersion intermolecular forces. The more branched structure has larger exposed surface and hence weaker dispersion intermolecular forces. The more branched structure has larger exposed surface and hence stronger dispersion intermolecular forces. The more branched structure has smaller exposed surface and hence stronger dispersion intermolecular forces.
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