Organic Chemistry (Binghampton University)
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Chapter 2, Problem 41P
In each of the following groups of compounds, identify the one with the largest heat of
combustion and the one with the smallest. (Try to do this problem without consulting
Table 2.3.)
Hexane, heptane, octane
Pentane, 3-methylpentane,
Ethylcyclopentane, ethylcyclohexane, ethylcycloheptane
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