Explain why Alkanes with odd number of carbon atoms possess lower boiling points than those having even number of carbon atoms

Alkanes containing even number of carbon atoms possess higher melting points than those containing odd number of carbon atoms.

Acids and ester having the same number of carbon atoms are:

Palmitic acid contains - number of carbon atoms

Which of the statement is correct ? I. Melting point of alkane increases with increase of C atoms and with increase in branching. II. Boiling point of alkane increases with increase of C atoms but with decrease in branching. III. Cycloalkanes have lower boiling point than normal alkane with same numer of C atoms. IV. Alkenes have lower boiling point than same number of C atoms in alkanes.

Which of the following contains largest number of carbon atoms ?

Explain why A branched chain alkane possesses lower boiling point than the corresponding straight chain alkane.

Assertion: Wurtz reaction is not preferred for the preparation of alkanes containing odd number of carbon atoms. Reason: It is not possible to prepare alkanes with odd number of carbon atoms through wurtz reaction.

Number of carbon atoms in parent carbon chain of iso-octane is :

Explain the arrangement of carbon atoms in graphite.

Number of protons in the nucleus of carbon atom is