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Why long chain carbon compounds have higher vanderwall forces than branched carbon compounds ?

Why long chain carbon compounds have higher vanderwall forces than branched carbon compounds ?

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Umakant biswal
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7 years ago
@ mardana 
intermolecular forces depend upon the surface area , and as u know branching will make the molecule more compact , and thereby decrease the surface area . so, intermolecular forces also become small in magnitude , consequently , it also affect the boiling point of a compound . 
and as uy knows the intermolecular forces are directly propertional to vann der walls force . 
SO, HOPW U GOT THE REASON BY NOW 
ALL THE BEST ..

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