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Chain Isomerism

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For isomers having the same empirical formula, the compound with _ branched chain has a _ boiling point.

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More and Lower

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Less and Lower

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More and higher

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
More and Lower

For isomers the one with more branched chain has a lower boiling point.

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