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How many primary, secondary and tertiary carbon atoms repsectively are present in isobutane?

Options

  1. A0,1 and 3
  2. B3,1 and 0
  3. C3,0 and 1
  4. D1,0 and 3

Correct answer

C. 3,0 and 1

Step-by-step solution

Carbons have a special terminology to describe how many other carbons they are attached to. Hydrogen atoms are also classified in this manner. A hydrogen atom attached to a primary, secondary and tertiary carbon atom is called a primary, secondary and tertiary hydrogen respectively. Hence, isobutane, has nine primary hydrogens and one tertiary hydrogen. Structure of isobutane-

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