Question

What factors influence volatility of hyrdrocarbons?

Answer 1

1. The number of Carbons in the chains (C₁-C₄ are gases)
2. The presence of double bond (pentane is the gas at 35 C and pentdiene (Piperylene) is a liquid)
3. Branching structure of the carbon chain (Isobutane is more volatile than butane)