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Assertion (A) Amon isomeric isomeric pen...

Assertion (A) Amon isomeric isomeric pentanes, 2, 2-dimethylpentane has highest boiling point.
Reason (R ) Branching does not affect the boiling point.

A

Both A and B are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are not correct

C

Both A and R are not correct

D

A is not correct but R is correct

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The correct Answer is:
c
Both assertion and reason are correct
Correct assertion Among pentanes, 2, 2- dimethylpentane has the lowest boiling point.
Correct reason Branching decrease the boiling point.
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