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Which compound in the pair has a higher boiling point?

Which compound in the pair has a higher boiling point? Explain.

Hexane or 2,2-dimethylbutane


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Hexane and 2,2-dimethylbutane are both nonpolar with only dispersion forces to hold the molecules together. Hexane has the larger surface area, thereby the greater dispersion forces and the higher boiling point.

answered by: Shivani Sharma
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