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

Answer:

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