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Interpretation:
Interpret the reason whether tetradecane is solid, liquid or gas.
Concept Introduction:
Straight chain has large surface area which increases the possibility of area of contact with other chain and result in sideways overlapping which results in higher vander waal forces between them and thus condenses the structure to increase the boiling point.
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