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As branching in alkane increases, boilin...

As branching in alkane increases, boiling point decreases due to

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Decreased surface area for intermolecular attraction

B

Dipole - dipole interactions

C

Both a and b are correct

D

None of the above

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As branching in alkane increases, boiling point decreases due to decreased surface area for intermolecular attraction.
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