As the number of carbons in a hydrocarbon chain increases, the boiling point Group of answer choices decreases. increases. stays the same.
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Step 1: Identify what a hydrocarbon chain is — a molecule composed only of carbon and hydrogen atoms; increasing the number of carbons means a larger, heavier molecule. Show more…
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