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1.	As the number of carbon atoms in a chain increases the boiling point of alkanesA. IncreasesB. DecreasesC. Remains sameD. May increase or decrease
Answer» Correct Answer - B Boiling point of alkanes increases with the number of carbon atoms because surface area increases which increases the Vander Waal forces.

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