$C_{7} H_{16}$ has $9$ isomers How many of these isomers have quaternary carbons?

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Solution

The correct option is D $3$

Heptane chemical formula is $C_{7} H_{16}$
Quaternary carbon is a carbon atom which is bonded to 4 other atoms
Isomers which contain quaternary carbons are (from the above figure)
1. 2,2-dimethylpentane
2. 3,3-dimethylpentane
3. 2,2,3-trimethylbutane

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