Which of the following alkanes will have the highest boiling point? (a) n-Octane (b) Isopentane (c) n-Butane (d) Neopentane

Which of the following alkanes will have the highest boiling point?
(a) n-Octane
(b) Isopentane
(c) n-Butane
(d) Neopentane
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n-Octane
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