Pentane has three isomers i.e; pentane, 2-methyl butane and 2,2-dimethyl propane .The b.p of pentane is 309.1K whereas 2,2-dimethyl propane shows a b.p of 282.5k. Why?

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Pentane has three isomers i.e; pentane, 2-methyl butane and 2,2-dimethyl propane .
The b.p of pentane is 309.1K whereas 2,2-dimethyl propane shows a b.p of 282.5k. Why?

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