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Why is the melting point of C4H10 higher than C3H8? - Science

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Why is the melting point of C4H10 higher than C3H8?

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The melting point of C4H10 is higher than C3H8 because C4H10 has a larger molecular size and greater molecular mass. Due to this, the intermolecular (van der Waals) forces of attraction are stronger in C4H10 than in C3H8, so more heat energy is required to melt it.

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