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The compounds n-pentane (
C
H
3
C
H
2
C
H
2
C
H
2
C
H
3
\mathrm{CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2CH_3}
C
H
3
C
H
2
C
H
2
C
H
2
C
H
3
) and neopentane (
C
(
C
H
3
)
4
\mathrm{C(CH_3)_4}
C
(
C
H
3
)
4
) have identical molecular formulas but different shapes. Which of the two experiences stronger London dispersion forces, and why? Limit your explanation to one sentence.
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