A branched alkane has ________ boiling point relative to the isomeric linear alkane. There are ________ London force interactions in the branched alkane.

A) a higher; stronger
B) a higher; weaker
C) a lower, stronger
D) a lower; weaker
E) the same; similar

Boiling Point

The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas at a given pressure, characteristic for each specific substance.

Branched Alkane

Hydrocarbons featuring a tree-like structure, where carbon chains deviate from a straight chain due to side chains.

London Force

Weak, temporary van der Waals forces arising from the instantaneous polarization of molecules due to the movement of electrons.