The melting point of the symmetrical alkanes is:

None of the above

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Same as that of unsymmetrical alkanes

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Less than unsymmetrical alkanes

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More than unsymmetrical alkanes

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Solution

The correct option is D
More than unsymmetrical alkanes

The molecules with symmetrical structures fit better in the crystal lattice and hence the melting point of symmetrical molecules is more.

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