Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 97: Problem 3-10 a

Answer

The order of increasing boiling point is : $hexane \lt octane \lt decane$ Decane has the highest boiling point.

Work Step by Step

All three alkanes are straight chain alkanes. So,the order of their boiling points is in the increasing order of their molecular weight. Decane has the highest molecular weight, and thus the highest boiling point.
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