JEE Main Chemistry question
The number of 4° (quaternary) carbon atoms in 2,2,4,4-tetramethylpentane is
Answer: (B)
Solution
In CH₃–C(CH₃)₂–CH₂–C(CH₃)₂–CH₃, both C2 and C4 are each bonded to four other carbons — two quaternary carbons.
The number of 4° (quaternary) carbon atoms in 2,2,4,4-tetramethylpentane is
In CH₃–C(CH₃)₂–CH₂–C(CH₃)₂–CH₃, both C2 and C4 are each bonded to four other carbons — two quaternary carbons.