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The melting points of n-pentane (I), iso...

The melting points of n-pentane (I), isopentane (II) and neopentane (III) increase in the order:

A

`II lt I lt III`

B

`III lt II lt I`

C

`III lt I lt II`

D

`I lt II lt III`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Neopentane (III) being most symmetrical has the highest m.p. followed by n pentane while isopentane(II) being least symmetrical has the lowest m.p.
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