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Which one of the following has the minimum boiling point?

  1. A
    n-butane
  2. B
    isobutane
  3. C
    1-butene
  4. D
    1-butyne

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

For hydrocarbons with the same number of carbons, branching decreases the boiling point because it reduces the surface area and the strength of van der Waals forces. Isobutane (2-methylpropane) is more branched and compact than n-butane, leading to the lowest boiling point among the alkanes. Alkenes and alkynes generally have higher boiling points than corresponding alkanes due to their greater polarity and unsaturation.

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Which one of the following has the minimum boiling point?
A
n-butane
B
isobutane
C
1-butene
D
1-butyne

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