Question

The minimum no.Of carbon atoms in an alkane having four primary carbon atoms are

Answer 1

Answer:

Minimum 5 C-atoms are present in alkane with four 1° C-atoms. Smallest alkane with four 1° C-atoms is 2,2-dimethylpropane. [Refer to the figure for structure.] - A primary carbon is a carbon atom which is bound to only one other carbon atom.