Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Page 474: 11.28a

Answer

n-Butane has the higher BP.

Work Step by Step

Both compounds are non-polar. Therefore the dispersion forces must be compared. n-Butane has the larger molecular weight and therefore has the larger dispersion forces.
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