Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Organic Chemistry And Petrochemicals (Section 2 - No. 10)
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the properties of hydrocarbons in the same homologous series as the number of carbon atoms increases?
Boiling point decreases.
Density decreases.
Viscosity increases.
Flammability increases.
Explanation
As the number of carbon atoms increases in a hydrocarbon, the intermolecular forces increase, leading to an increase in viscosity.
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