Chapter 2, Problem 41P

In each of the following groups of compounds, identify the one with the largest heat of

combustion and the one with the smallest. (Try to do this problem without consulting

Table 2.3.)

Hexane, heptane, octane

$2$-Methylpropane, pentane, $2$-methylbutane

$2$-Methylbutane, 2-methylpentane, $2,2$-dimethylpropane

Pentane, 3-methylpentane, $3,3$-dimethylpentane

Ethylcyclopentane, ethylcyclohexane, ethylcycloheptane