Consider the two nonpolar hydrocarbon molecules, both of formula C₅H₁₂.

Having exactly the same formula, they have exactly the same number of electrons, yet pentane has a higher boiling point than tertiary-pentane. Discuss why and come up with a theory that explains why.

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Η Η H¬C-C- Ι H Η Η HIC Η Η -C- Η Η Pentane boiling point 35–36 °C H-C- Η Η H-C-H C- 1-0- Η -C-H Η H-C-H Η Tertiary-pentane boiling point 9.6 °C Η -C-H Η