Consider the three isomeric alkanes n-hexane, 2,3-dimethylbutane, and 2- methylpentane. Which of the following correctly lists these compounds in order of increasing boiling point? (a) 2,3-dimethylbutane < 2-methylpentane < n-hexane (b) 2-methylpentane < n-hexane < 2,3-dimethylbutane (c) 2-methylpentane < 2, 3-dimethylbutane < n-hexane (d) n-hexane < 2-methylpentane < 2,3-dimethylbutane

Consider the three isomeric alkanes n-hexane, 2,3-dimethylbutane, and 2-
methylpentane. Which of the following correctly lists these compounds in order of
increasing boiling point?
(a) 2,3-dimethylbutane < 2-methylpentane < n-hexane
(b) 2-methylpentane < n-hexane < 2,3-dimethylbutane
(c) 2-methylpentane < 2, 3-dimethylbutane < n-hexane
(d) n-hexane < 2-methylpentane < 2,3-dimethylbutane
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2,3-dimethylbutane < 2-methylpentane < n-hexane
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