The branching of alkanes that produces symmetrical structures : (a) raises the boiling point ; raises the melting point (b) raises the boiling point ; lowers the melting point (c) lowers the boiling point ; lowers the melting point (d) lowers the boiling point ; raises the melting point

The branching of alkanes that produces symmetrical structures :
(a) raises the boiling point ; raises the melting point
(b) raises the boiling point ; lowers the melting point
(c) lowers the boiling point ; lowers the melting point
(d) lowers the boiling point ; raises the melting point
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raises the boiling point ; raises the melting point
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