Which of the hydrocarbons are arranged as per the increasing order of their boiling points?

  1. A. Methane, Butane, Propane, Heptane
  2. B. Propane, Butane, Pentane, Octane
  3. C. Propane, Butane, Heptane, Methane
  4. D. Octane, Ethane, Methane, Propane

Correct Answer: B. Propane, Butane, Pentane, Octane

Explanation

Boiling point of hydrocarbons increases with an increase in the number of carbon atoms (molecular mass).

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