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Joshua Hsiung
on Dec 04, 2024
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How many secondary (2°) carbons are found in 5-ethyl-3,3,4-trimethylheptane?
A) 1
B) 4
C) 2
D) 3
E) 6
Secondary Carbons
A carbon atom bound to two other carbon atoms within an organic molecule, often influencing the molecule's reactivity and physical properties.
Trimethylheptane
A saturated hydrocarbon with the formula C10H22; it’s a branched alkane used in organic synthesis and as a reference in octane rating.
- Establish the number of specific entities like groups or atoms found in organic compounds (e.g., methylene groups, hydrogen atoms, secondary carbons).
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- Establish the number of specific entities like groups or atoms found in organic compounds (e.g., methylene groups, hydrogen atoms, secondary carbons).