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(a) Write the molecular formula of the following carbon compounds :
- Methane
- Propane
(b) Carbon compounds have low melting and boiling points. Why ?
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(a) Molecular formula of the carbon compounds are:
- Methane — CH4
- Propane — C3H8
(b) As carbon compounds are covalent compounds and forces of attraction between these molecules is not very strong hence they have low melting and boiling points.
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