Boiling Points of Hexane Isomers

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Boiling Points of Hexane Isomers

The boiling points of the five isomers of hexane are determined.

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The boiling points of the isomers of hexane are determined.

Boiling Point of Hexane

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The boiling point of hexane is determined.

Boiling Point of 3-Methylpentane

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The boiling point of 3-Methylpentane is determined.

Boiling Point of 2-Methylpentane

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The boiling point of 2-Methylpentane is determined.

Boiling Point of 2,3-Dimethylbutane

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The boiling point of 2,3-Dimethylbutane is determined.

Boiling Point of 2,2-Dimethylbutane

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The boiling point of 2,2-Dimethylbutane is determined.

Discussion
The boiling points of the five isomers of C₆H₁₄ are determined. The data may be plotted to illustrate that increased branching lowers the boiling point of alkanes due to decreasing London forces.