MCQ
How many $1^o $ carbon atom will be present in a simplest hydrocarbon having two $3^o $ and one $2^o $ carbon atom ?
  • A
    $3$
  • $4$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $6$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$4$
b
2,4-dimethylpentane is the simplest hydrocarbon that contains 4 primary, 1 secondary and 2 tertiary carbon atoms.

A primary carbon atom is attached to only one other carbon atom.

A secondary carbon atom is attached to two other carbon atoms.

A carbon atom is attached to three other carbon atoms.

A quaternary carbon atom is attached to four other carbon atoms.

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