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Question
Why are the melting and boiling points of C4H10 higher than C3H8 or C2H6?
Short Answer
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Solution
The C4H10 has more carbon atoms and a larger molecular size than C3H8 and C2H6, so the intermolecular (van der Waals) forces are stronger.
Hence, it has higher melting and boiling points.
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