Intermolecular Forces (Section)Butane and 2-methylpropane.

Chapter , Problem 23E

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Butane and 2 -methylpropane, whose space-filling models are shown here, are both nonpolar and have the same molecular formula, \(C_{4} H_{10}\), yet butane has the higher boiling point

( \(-0.5^{\circ} C\)compared to \(-11.7^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)). Explain.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

C4H10

-0.5°C

-11.7°C

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