boiling point and melting point of alkanes

[zellyen]

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ive searched for this, and everywhere people gave both answers

i know increase in branching decrease BP, but does it decrease or increase mp?

 

[dentistry001]

Branching increases MP...

 

[sixkiller]

Branching increases MP...

Depends on the type of branching...in a nutshell:

Symmetrical branching increases MP.

Asymmetrical branching decreases MP relative to the straight chain alkane.

 

[Orgolover]

symmetric branching raises MP bec it enables more efficient crystal packing.