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straight-chain hydrocarbon

Also known as: continuous-chain hydrocarbon, unbranched hydrocarbon

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hydrocarbons

  • structures of common hydrocarbon compounds
    In hydrocarbon: Physical properties

    …number of carbon atoms, an unbranched alkane has a higher boiling point than any of its branched-chain isomers. This effect is evident upon comparing the boiling points (bp) of selected C8H18 isomers. An unbranched alkane has a more extended shape, thereby increasing the number of intermolecular attractive forces that must…

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