The graph shows the estimated boiling point \(y\), in degrees Celsius…

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Prompt

The graph shows the estimated boiling point

y

, in degrees Celsius, of a straight-chain alkane with a molecular weight of

x

grams per mole, where

1 \leq x \leq 280

. Which statement is the best interpretation of the point

(141.32, 172.26)

A straight-chain alkane with a molecular weight of

172.26

grams per mole has an estimated boiling point of

141.32

degrees Celsius.

A straight-chain alkane with a molecular weight of

141.32

grams per mole has an estimated boiling point of

172.26

degrees Celsius.

The minimum estimated boiling point for straight-chain alkanes corresponds to an alkane with a molecular weight of

141.32

grams per mole and an estimated boiling point of

172.26

degrees Celsius.

The maximum estimated boiling point for straight-chain alkanes corresponds to an alkane with a molecular weight of

141.32

grams per mole and an estimated boiling point of

172.26

degrees Celsius.