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The compound having the highest melting ...

The compound having the highest melting point and lowest boiling point is a) n-Hexane

A

n-Hexane

B

n-Pentane

C

2-Methylbutane

D

2,2-Dimethylpropane

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The correct Answer is:
D
2,2-Dimethylpropane being highly branched has the lowest boiling point. Being most symmetrical, it has the highest melting point.
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