The compound which contains all the four 1°,2°,3° and 4° carbon atoms is

The compound which contains all the four 1°,2°,3° and 4° carbon atoms is

Options

(a) 2,3-dimethylpentane
(b) 3-chloro-2,3-dimethylpentane
(c) 2,3,4-trimethylpentane
(d) 3,3-dimethylpentane

Correct Answer:

3-chloro-2,3-dimethylpentane

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  • The compound in option b is a 4 degree compound as it has 4 different atoms attached to its hydrogen's position. The carbon at 2nd position is 3 degree while the carbon at 4th position is 2 degree.

  • Option B is correct coz this is only compound which contain all four 1°, 2°, 3°& 4° c-atom as if we make the structure of this compound we will see that at carbon at 2nd postion is 3°while the carbon at 3rd postion is of 4°..thats why option b is correct👍

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