How does the melting point of propane and ethane compare? (a) the melting point of propane is greater. (b) the melting point of ethane is greater. (c) the melting points are within 5°C of one another. (d) no relationship exists among these alkanes and their melting point

How does the melting point of propane and ethane compare?
(a) the melting point of propane is greater.
(b) the melting point of ethane is greater.
(c) the melting points are within 5°C of one another.
(d) no relationship exists among these alkanes and their melting point
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the melting point of ethane is greater.
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