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:

See the attachment

.....