Question

The number and type of carbon atoms present in neopentane are:

• A. four $1^0$ carbons, one $4^0$ carbon
• B. two $1^0$carbons, two $2^0$ carbons
• C. one $1^0$ carbon, one $4^0$ carbon
• D. two $1^0$ carbons, one $4^0$ carbon

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

four $1^0$ carbons, one $4^0$ carbon

The structure of neopentane is drawn above. There are four primary carbon and one quaternary carbon atom present . So the correct option is A.