Question

5. How many compounds with the formula C7H16, (hep-tanes) contain a single tertiary carbon atom?(1) 2(2) 3(4) 5(3) 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option 2 is the correct answer.

Explanation:

3 compounds of C7H16 contain a single tertiary carbon atom in their structure.

The following are the compounds:

1) 2-Methylhexane

2) 3-Methylhexane

3) 3-Ethylpentane

Rest isomers of Heptane have either a quaternary carbon atom or two tertiary carbon atoms or a quaternary and a tertiary carbon atom in a single structure.

Answer 2

Answer:

4 compounds are present

Explanation:

2-methyl hexane

3-methyl hexane

2-ethyl pentane

3-ethyl pentane

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