Which statement best compares the melting point of butane (C4H10) with that of octane (C8H18)?

Octane molecules are larger than butane molecules and have more electrons, so they experience stronger London dispersion forces. Stronger attractions generally require more energy to overcome when a solid melts, so octane has the higher melting point. The melting point is higher for octane.

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