The more branching there is in isomers, the lower the boiling and melting points are.
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Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are decrease them or increase them ):


If Jim is trying to raise the melting point of an isomer, what should he do to the number of branching points of the isomer decrease them or increase them?
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multiple-choice question answering
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The more branching there is in isomers, the lower the boiling and melting points are.
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Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are decrease them or increase them ):


If Jim is trying to raise the melting point of an isomer, what should he do to the number of branching points of the isomer decrease them or increase them?
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decrease them