Minimum Vapour Pressure is of:

Correct answer: A. n-pentane

  • A. n-pentane
  • B. Iso-pentane
  • C. Neo-pentane
  • D. All same

Explanation

The intermolecular forces in n-pentane are STRONGER than those in isopentane and neopentane. n-pentane has a straight chain, while isopentane and neopentane have branched chains.n-Pentane has a rod-like shape, while neopentane is sphere-like. Rods can touch along their entire length, while the spheres touch only at a point. The more the contact between molecules, the greater the London Dispersian Forces also branched chains make it more difficult for the molecules to interact with each other, and therefore weaken the intermolecular forces.So n-pentane has highest B.P and lowest vapor pressure among these. The weaker intermolecular forces in neo-pentane allow the molecules to escape from the liquid easily, and therefore has a higher vapour pressure. Remember this vapor pressure is inversely proportional to intermolecular forces.

Written and checked by , M.Phil ChemistryLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? [email protected]

About Evaporation, Boiling Point and Vapour Pressure

Evaporation is the escape of higher-energy molecules from a liquid surface, while vapour pressure is the pressure exerted by vapour in equilibrium with that liquid. The topic distinguishes evaporation from boiling and relates both to temperature, intermolecular forces, surface area, atmospheric pressure and the boiling point.

Practise Liquids

350 free Liquids MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Discussion

Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.

No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.

Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this

Chemistry is on 14 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

More Evaporation, Boiling Point and Vapour Pressure questions