In the alkane H3CCH2C(CH3)2CH2CH(CH3)2, identify 1∘,2∘,3∘ carbonatoms and give the number of H atoms bonded to each one of these.
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Solution
There are 5 methyl groups which contain primary carbon atoms. Thus 15 H atoms are attached to primary carbon atoms. There are 2 methylene groups which contain secondary carbon atoms. Thus, 4 H atoms are attached to secondary carbon atoms. There is one tertiary carbon atom to which 1 hydrogen atom is attached. There is one quaternary carbon atom.