Assertion (A):Among isomeric pentanes, 2,2-dimethylpentane has the highest boiling point. Reason(R): Branching does not affect the boiling point.

Assertion (A):Among isomeric pentanes, 2,2-dimethylpentane has the hig

1.	Assertion (A):Among isomeric pentanes, 2,2-dimethylpentane has the highest boiling point. Reason(R): Branching does not affect the boiling point.
Answer» Both ASSERTION and Reason are correct and REASONIS the correct explanation of Assertion. Both Assertion and Reason are correct butReasonisnot the correct explanation of Assertion. Both Assertion and Reason are not correct Assertion is not correct but Reason is correct. Solution :Correct Assertion. Among isomeric pentanes, 2,2-dimethylpentane has the LOWEST boiling point. Correct Reason . BRANCHING decreases the boiling point.