1. Explain the following - why stearic acid has higher melting point than decanoic acid. - why benzoic acid has higher melting point than stearic acid. - why salicylic acid has higher melting point than benzoic acid. - why octane has a higher melting point than isooctane. - why 2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane has the highest melting point among the three isomers of C8H18.

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1. Explain the following
- why stearic acid has higher melting point than decanoic acid.
- why benzoic acid has higher melting point than stearic acid.
- why salicylic acid has higher melting point than benzoic acid.
- why octane has a higher melting point than isooctane.
- why 2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane has the highest melting point among the three isomers of C8H18.
 
 
 
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