Question

How do the boiling points of butane, propane and ethane compare?
A. The boiling point of ethane is greatest
B. The boiling point of butane is greatest
C. The boiling point of propane is greatest
D. There is no relationship among these three alkanes and their boiling points

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Alkanes with even number of carbon atoms have higher melting point than the pre lower and next higher alkanes having odd number of carbon atoms.