TOJC - stability of C4H10

meiercp@PLU.edu
Wed, 02 Oct 1996 03:18:10 -0800 (PST)

Butane has a higher Bp. than isobutane, -0.5 and -12 C;resp.
With this information one would think that butane is a more stable
molecule than isobutane.
However, according to change in Enthalpy info. on pg.148, isobutane is a
more stable molecule than butane.
Any insights?

chris
meiercp@plu.edu