Explain the boiling point of isomeric branched structure of alkane.

1.	Explain the boiling point of isomeric branched structure of alkane.
Answer» Solution :Alkane e.g. in the isomers of pentane `(C_(2)H_(12))` GAS the branch increases as the boiling point DECREASES. Explanation : With increase in number of branched chains, the molecule attains the shape of a sphere. THis results in smaller area of contact and THEREFORE weak intermolecular forces betwen spherical moelcules there is decreases in boiling point.

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