Which of the following structure has a higher boiling point? CH3 A. H3C-CH-CH2-CH2 А. НС-СH B. H3C-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3

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Which of the following structure has a higher boiling point?
CH3
A. H3C-CH- CH2-CH2
B. H3C-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3
OA. Structure A
OB.Structure B
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following structure has a higher boiling point? CH3 A. H3C-CH- CH2-CH2 B. H3C-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3 OA. Structure A OB.Structure B
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Given compounds are structural isomers. That means both compounds have same molecular formula but different structures.

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