the boiling point of pentane and hexane are 32 C and 69 C respectively

1.	the boiling point of pentane and hexane are 32 C and 69 C respectively. why? Although both are non polar molecules and contain same type of atoms
Answer» ANSWER: due to difference in their masses Explanation: boiling point increases with INCREASE in mass. because when C atom is added the SIGMA BOND is added which strengthen the bond now it will require more energy to break the bond. so the boiling point is HIGHER

the boiling point of pentane and hexane are 32 C and 69 C respectively. why? Although both are non polar molecules and contain same type of atoms

Answer»

due to difference in their masses

Explanation:

boiling point increases with INCREASE in mass.

because when C atom is added the SIGMA BOND is added which strengthen the bond

now it will require more energy to break the bond.

so the boiling point is HIGHER