In the given compound, the number of 2° carbon atom/s is . [figure]
- Two
- Three
- Four
- One
Answer
(4) One
Solution
1 CH3- 3 CH( 1 CH3)- 2 CH2- 3 CH( 1 CH3)- 1 CH3
Degree of a carbon = number of carbon atoms bonded to it.
Each CH3 is 1°; the two C carrying CH3 (each also has an H drawn below) are 3°; the middle CH with one more H drawn below is a CH2, i.e. 2°.
Hence only one 2° carbon.
Answer: (4)