Alkanes with odd number of carbon atoms have lower melting point than those with an even number of carbon atoms
vijay khandebharad
8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
1 Answer
Arun
8 Years ago
Dear Student, The melting point depends on the structure of the atom. Since even-length chains have a center of inversion unlike the odd-length ones, it has greater stability and therefore higher melting point.