Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
The boiling point of alkanes _________ as the molecular mass increases.
ADecreases
BIncreases
CRemains constant
DFirst increases then decreases
✓ Correct Answer: B — Increases
As molecular mass increases, the strength of London dispersion forces (intermolecular forces) increases, requiring more energy to boil the substance.
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