Q.

Boiling point of n-pentane is highest among the three isomeric pentanes because of:

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a

linear structure

b

large surface area

c

weak intermolecular van der Waals' forces

d

zig-zag chain

answer is B.

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Larger the surface area, more are the van der Waals' interactions and more is the boiling point.

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