Systematic nomenclature and isomerism of alkanes
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1
Write the structural formula of 2,2-dimethylpentane.
CH₃–C(CH₃)₂–CH₂–CH₂–CH₃
2
How many tertiary carbons does 2,3-dimethylbutane have?
2
3
Write the formula of 2-bromo-3-methylpentane.
CH₃–CHBr–CH(CH₃)–CH₂–CH₃
4
Which C₅H₁₂ isomer has a quaternary carbon?
2,2-dimethylpropane (neopentane)
5
How many secondary carbons does propane C₃H₈ have?
1