Q. Place these hydrocarbons in order of decreasing boiling point.1. Paraffin2. Octadecane3. Hexane4. Neohexane and5. Ethane
A) Paraffin > Octadecane > Hexane > Neohexane > Ethane
B) Paraffin > Octadecane > Neohexane > Hexane > Ethane
C) None of the above
D) Hexane > Paraffin > Octadecane > Neohexane > Ethane
✔ Correct Answer: Paraffin > Octadecane > Hexane > Neohexane > Ethane
Exam Insight
The order of hydrocarbons in decreasing boiling point is: 2-Octadecane > 1-Paraffin > 3-Hexane > 4-Neohexane > 5-Ethane.