$C_{5} H_{12}$ has a symmetrical structure with one quaternary carbon. Its IUPAC name is :

n-pentane

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2-methylbutane

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2,2-dimethylpropane

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3-methylbutane

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Solution

The correct option is C 2,2-dimethylpropane
Neopentane (common name)
2, 2-dimethyl propane (IUPAC name)

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$C_{5} H_{12}$ has a symmetrical structure with one quaternary carbon. Its IUPAC name is:

$C_{5} H_{12}$ has a symmetrical structure with one quarternary carbon. Its IUPAC name is:

In the structure

Which one is quaternary carbon atom?

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