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Pentane and hexane are both nonpolar molecules with similar molecular structures, so they have similar intermolecular forces (London dispersion forces). This allows them to mix together in all proportions because the attractive forces between molecules of the same kind (hexane-hexane, pentane-pentane) and between different kinds (hexane-pentane) are relatively similar in strength.

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