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Pentane (CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3) is a straight chain hydrocarbon with a boiling point of 36.4 oC. 2,2-dimethylpropane (CH3C(CH3)2CH3) has the exact same molecular mass, but has a boiling point of 9.7 oC. Explain this observation Pentane (CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3) is a straight chain hydrocarbon with a boiling point of 36.4 oC. 2,2-dimethylpropane (CH3C(CH3)2CH3) has the exact same molecular mass, but has a boiling point of 9.7 oC. Explain this observation

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00:01 Hi everyone in this question pantane is a straight chain hydrocarbon with a boiling point of 36 .4 degree celsius so this is the boiling point of pantane and 2 to dimethyl propane has the exact same molecular mass but has boiling point of 9 .7 degrees celsius so the boiling point of 2 2dymethyl propane that is equal to 9 .7 degrees celsius so as you can see both of these compounds have same molecular mass. 00:35 So now why the pantine has high boiling point as compared to toto diethyl propane. 00:42 The reason is that pantane has higher boiling point because it has more surface area as it is a straight chain hydrocarbon. 00:51 So a straight chain alkan, so higher vanderval forces are present in this pentane... Need help? Use Ace Ace is your personal tutor. It breaks down any question with clear steps so you can learn. Start Using Ace Ace is your personal tutor for learning Step-by-step explanations Instant summaries Summarize YouTube videos Understand textbook images or PDFs Study tools like quizzes and flashcards Listen to your notes as a podcast

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