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Physical Properties of Alkanes

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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Physical Properties of Alkanes

1. Polarity: 

  • Alkanes are non-polar
  • Insoluble in polar solvents (water)
  • Soluble in non-polar solvents

2. Boiling point: 

Increases with molecular mass

State at SATP:

  • C₁–C₄ → gases
  • C₅–C₁₇ → liquids
  • C₁₈+ → solids

Boiling point order (increasing):

  • Neo-pentane < iso-pentane < n-pentane

Trend:

  • Straight-chain > branched-chain
  • More branching → lower BP

3. Melting point: 

  • Increases with molecular mass
  • Symmetrical molecules → higher MP
  • Even number of C atoms → higher MP than odd
  • Only intermolecular London forces are present
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