Chapter 11, Problem 32P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The isomer with lowest boiling and highest boiling point from the nine constitutional isomers of ${\text{C}}_{\text{7}}{\text{H}}_{\text{16}}$ needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:The constitutional isomers are those which have same molecular formula but different structural formulas due to different arrangement of atoms.

The boiling point of any compound is inversely proportional to its surface area. More the surface area less will be the boiling point. The linear structure always has more surface area than a branched structure.