two alkanes A and B have 4 and 6 carbon atoms respectively in their molecule. In which physical state will they occur at room temp?

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C₄H₁₀= Butane exists as a gas as it is a lower alkane.
C₆H₁₄₌Hexane exists as liquid as it is a higher alkane.

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two alkanes A and B have 4 and 6 carbon atoms respectively in their molecule. In which physical state will they occur at room temp?

C4H10 = Butane exists as a gas as it is a lower alkane.C6H14 = Hexane exists as liquid as it is a higher alkane.

C₄H₁₀= Butane exists as a gas as it is a lower alkane.
C₆H₁₄₌Hexane exists as liquid as it is a higher alkane.