Question

16. о ае degr (F). Select & number carbon atoms in carbon chain, then identify & write primary (1º), secondary (29) & tertiary (39) carbon atoms in following compound. CH3 – CH – CH2 - CH2 - CH3 – | cates CH, - -

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Answer 1

Explanation:

There are 5 methyl groups which contain primary carbon atoms. Thus 15 H atoms are attached to primary carbon atoms.

There are 2 methylene groups which contain secondary carbon atoms. Thus, 4 H atoms are attached to secondary carbon atoms.

There is one tertiary carbon atom to which 1 hydrogen atom is attached.

There is one quaternary carbon atom.