Question

The number of $\alpha$-hydrogen atoms present in is:

$C_2{H}_5-\underset{C{H}_3}{\underset{|}{\stackrel{\oplus }{C}}-}{C}_2{H}_5$

• A. 6
• B. 7
• C. 13
• D. 9

Answer 1

The correct option is B 7

The hydrogen atoms on the aplha carbon atom is called as aplha hydrogen. There are 7 $\alpha$-hydrogen atoms present in this compound.