The boiling point of pentane is higher than that of propane because?
CHEMISTRY
WAEC 2020
The boiling point of pentane is higher than that of propane because?
- A. carbon-carbon single bonds are stronger than carbon-hydrogen bonds.
- B. Pentane has more covalent bonds to break
- C. Pentane does not burn easily as propane
- D. The intermolecular forces in pentane are stronger than those of propane
Correct Answer: B. Pentane has more covalent bonds to break
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