Why do long chain alkanes have higher boiling points compared to spherical shaped branched alkanes?

Alkanes Quiz

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Matt Cannon
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They have weaker London forces.
They have a larger surface area for contact.
They have fewer electrons.
They have lower bond enthalpies.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the shape around the carbon atom in saturated hydrocarbons?
Linear
Trigonal planar
Tetrahedral
Bent
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of hydrocarbons are produced from catalytic cracking?
Only straight chain alkanes
Branched and cyclic alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons
Only aromatic hydrocarbons
Only branched alkanes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do branched and cyclic hydrocarbons have a higher octane number?
They burn less cleanly
They burn more cleanly
They are less stable
They are more reactive
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a consequence of incomplete combustion in terms of energy?
Produces more energy per mole
Produces less energy per mole
Produces the same energy per mole
Produces no energy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main environmental concern associated with carbon monoxide?
It is a greenhouse gas
It contributes to acid rain
It is toxic and can cause death
It causes ozone depletion
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the propagation step, what does the chlorine free radical remove from methane?
A chlorine atom
A hydrogen atom
A carbon atom
An oxygen atom
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