NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the trend in boiling points as alkenes increase in size by adding a -CH 2 group?
Options
- ABoiling points decrease
- BBoiling points remain constant
- CBoiling points increase
- DBoiling points fluctuate
Correct answer
C. Boiling points increase
Step-by-step solution
Boiling points of alkenes increase with the addition of each -CH2 group, typically by 20–30 K.