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What is effect of branching on melting and boiling point of alkans? explain with example??​
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What is effect of branching on melting and boiling point of alkans? explain with example??​

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Solution : For the same number of C atoms, increased branching leads to a more compact molecule that can pack more clocely into a crtstal lattice. The intermolecular van der Waals forces of attraction are stronger and have higher melting poins.
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