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A hydrocarbon composed of short carbon chains will ignite more easily, just think how flammable petrol is!

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Hydrocarbon long chains generally have a high boiling point compared to short chains because longer chains have more bonds to break, requiring more energy for them to vaporize. This is why long-chain hydrocarbons like waxes and oils are typically solid at room temperature.


Is a short-chain hydrocarbon more viscous than a long chain hydrocarbon?

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