Which hydrocarbon has the lowest boiling point?     octane     2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane     2,3,4-trimethylpentane     2,5-dimethylhexane

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Chapter23: Carbon: Not Just Another Element
Section23.2: Hydrocarbons
Problem 1RC: What is the systematic name for this alkane? (a) nonane (b) 2-ethyl-5-methylhexane (c) 2,5-dimethyl...
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  1. Which hydrocarbon has the lowest boiling point?

       

    octane

       

    2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane

       

    2,3,4-trimethylpentane

       

    2,5-dimethylhexane

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