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With the increasing molecular mass of hydrocarbons, they change from

Correct answer: C. Both A & B

  • A. Gases to liquids
  • B. Liquids to solids
  • C. Both A & B
  • D. None of these

Explanation

London forces are directly related to the mass of the molecules. So the attractive force between higher hydrocarbons is more. This is why the state of hydrocarbons is changing from gas --> liquid --> solid on increasing the number of carbon atoms.

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