Question

Which of the two substance has a higher boiling point: butane (CH3CH2CH2CH3) or isobutane ((CH3)3CH). Explain your choice using the theory of IMF’s.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer among the two options is butane (CH3CH2CH2CH3). It is the chemical substance that will have a higher boiling point because it has a longer chain which would mean more bonds are present and more energy is needed to break these bonds.