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Which one is more reactive neopentane or isopentane? Why?


Akash Deep 5th Jan, 2020
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Charvi Nayyar 12th Jan, 2020

hello

pentane is a linear molecule with molecular formula  C5H12. It has 3 structural isomers- pentane, isopentane and neopentane. The branched isomers are more stable than pentane because they have lower heat of formation and heat of combustion. hence more branching increases stability. therefore neopentane is more stable than isopentane because of its structure making isopentane more reactive than the other.

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