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What effect does branching of an alkane chain has on its melting point? |
| Answer» Solution :As branching increases AMONG isomeric alkanes, BOILING point decreases. As branching increases, the molecule attains the shape of a sphere. This decreases the surface AREA and RESULTS in weaker VAN der Waal's forces. This reduce the boiling poin. | |