Question: In each pair of compounds, which compound has the higher boiling point? Explain your reasoning. (a) octane or 2,2,3-trimethylpentane (b) Nonane or 2-methylheptane (c) 2,

In each pair of compounds, which compound has the higher boiling point? Explain your reasoning.
(a) octane or 2,2,3-trimethylpentane
(b) Nonane or 2-methylheptane
(c) 2, 2, 5-trimethylhexane or nonane

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