For each pair of compounds, circle the compound you expect to have the higher boiling point. Explain your reasoning.(a) (CH3)3C¬C(CH3)3 or (CH3)2CH¬CH2CH2¬CH(CH3)2(b) CH3(CH2)6CH3 or CH3(CH2)5CH2OH(c) CH3CH2OCH2CH3 or CH3CH2CH2CH2OH

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For each pair of compounds, circle the compound you expect to have the higher boiling point. Explain your reasoning.
(a) (CH3)3C¬C(CH3)3 or (CH3)2CH¬CH2CH2¬CH(CH3)2
(b) CH3(CH2)6CH3 or CH3(CH2)5CH2OH
(c) CH3CH2OCH2CH3 or CH3CH2CH2CH2OH

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