Multiple Choice
Branching in an alkane chain decreases surface area. With this in mind,which of the following alkanes has the highest boiling point?
A) (CH3) 2CHCH2CH2CH2CH2CH3
B) (CH3) 2CHCH2CH2CH(CH3) 2
C) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3
D) (CH3) 3CC(CH3) 3
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