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The number of $4^{0}$ carbon atoms in 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl pentane is:

A

1

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2

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C

3

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4

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Solution

The correct option is B 2
$4^{o}$ carbon is the carbon attached to 4 carbon atoms. It can be seen in the image that there are only 2 carbon atoms which are attached to 4 carbon atoms.

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