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C3H8 has a higher or lower boiling point than C2H6.
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C3H8 has a higher or lower boiling point than C2H6.

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C3H8 has a higher boiling point than C2H6.

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It should have a higher boiling point because the increased size of the molecule would increase the London forces holding the bond together. Stronger forces = more energy required to break bonds a part = higher boiling point. 
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