-pentane is a hydrocarbon that is a straight chain of 5carbons. 2 methyl butane is a straight chain of carbons with one side chain of 1 carbon. They both have the same molecular mass. Which one boils at a higher temperature No way t know since the density was not given. n-pentane They both boil at the same temperature. 2-methyl butane

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n-pentane is a hydrocarbon that is a straight chain of 5carbons. 2 methyl butane is a straight chain of carbons with one side chain of 1 carbon. They both have the same molecular mass. Which one boils at a higher temperature

 

No way t know since the density was not given.

n-pentane

 

They both boil at the same temperature.

 

2-methyl butane

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