Question

9. Phytane is naturally occuring alkane
produced by the alga spirogyra
and is a constituent of petroleum.
The IUPAC name for phytane is
2,6,10,14-tetramethylhexadecane. Write
zig-zag formula for phytane. How
many primary, secondary, tertiary and
quaternary carbons are present in this
molecule.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

zig-zag formula of phytane and primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary carbon present in molecule is given in below photo