Question 47

Q47Assertion & reason

Assertion (A): Among isomeric pentanes, 2, 2-dimethylpentane has highest boiling point.

Reason (R): Branching does not affect the boiling point. (i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. (iii) Both A and R are not correct. (iv) A is not correct but R is correct. 169 Hydrocarbons