Nomenclature of Single Branch Saturated Hydrocarbon
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Question
Which amongst the following is the condensed formula of the given compound?
A
CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3
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B
CH3CH2CHCH3CH2CH3
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C
CH3CH2CHCH3(CH2CH3)
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D
(CH3CH2)CHCH3CH2CH3
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Solution
The correct option is ACH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3 CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3 represents the condensed formula of the given compound. The third carbon in the parent chain has a methyl group attached to it, which is written in the brackets.