N-Pentane boils at 36.1 °C

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

n-Pentane boils at 36.1 °C, whereas neopentane boils at 9.5 °C even though both share the molecular formula C₅H₁₂. Explain the difference in boiling points in terms of intermolecular attractions.

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