A researcher compares the boiling points of n-pentane and neopentane, finding neopentane boils at a lower temperature. This anomaly is due to:
Q1. A researcher compares the boiling points of n-pentane and neopentane, finding neopentane boils at a lower temperature. This anomaly is due to:
Answer: Spherical shape and less surface area
Explanation: Neopentane has a lower boiling point due to its spherical shape and less surface area. n-Pentane is tempting because it has the same mass.