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The boiling point of pentane is higher than that of propane because

A.
Carbon-carbon single bonds are stronger than carbon-hydrogen bonds.
B.
Pentane has more covalent bonds to break
C.
Pentane does not burn easily as propane
D.
The intermolecular forces in pentane are stronger than those of propane.

Answer: D

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