Which compound has the highest boiling point?     Question 4 options:   octane (C8H18)   decane (C10H22)   pentane (C5H12)   heptane (C7H16)

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Which compound has the highest boiling point?

 

 

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octane (C8H18)

 

decane (C10H22)

 

pentane (C5H12)

 

heptane (C7H16)

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The temperature at which the pressure exerted by the surroundings upon a liquid is equaled by the pressure exerted by the vapour of liquid.

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