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Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point ?

A

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)Cl`

B

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)Cl`

C

`CH_(3)CH(CH_(3))CH_(2)Cl`

D

`(CH_(3))C Cl`

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The correct Answer is:
B
For isomeric halides, boiling point decreases with branching. So `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)Cl` has highest boiling point.
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