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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q361 Mark

Octane is an alkane with eight carbon atoms per molecule. What is the molecular formula of octane, and how does its boiling point compare with that of butane?

AC8H16 higher than butane

BC8H16 lower than butane

CC8H18 lower than butane

DC8H18 higher than butane

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D: C8H18 higher than butane

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Topic: Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 36.

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