Consider the three isomeric alkanes n-hexane, 2,3-dimethylbutane, 2.3-dimethylbutane, and 2-methylpentane. Which of the following correctly lists these compounds in order of increasing boiling point? a. 2,3-dimethylbutane < 2-methylpentane < n-hexane b. 2-methylpentane < n-hexane < 2,3-dimethy|butane c. 2-methylpentane < 2, 3-dimethylbutane < n-hexane d. n-hexane < 2-methylpentane < 2,3-dimethy|butane

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Consider the three isomeric alkanes n-hexane, 2,3-dimethylbutane, 2.3-dimethylbutane, and 2-methylpentane. Which of the following correctly lists these compounds in order of increasing boiling point?

 

a. 2,3-dimethylbutane < 2-methylpentane < n-hexane
b. 2-methylpentane < n-hexane < 2,3-dimethy|butane
c. 2-methylpentane < 2, 3-dimethylbutane < n-hexane
d. n-hexane < 2-methylpentane < 2,3-dimethy|butane

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