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The alkane from below having two secondary hydrogens is:

Hydrocarbons · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

The alkane from below having two secondary hydrogens is:

Options
  1. a

    2,2,4,5-Tetramethylheptane

  2. b

    2,2,3,3-Tetramethylpentane

    ✓
  3. c

    4-Ethyl-3,4-dimethyloctane

  4. d

    2,2,4,4-Tetramethylhexane

Correct Answerb

2,2,3,3-Tetramethylpentane

Detailed Solution

image image Key Points to Remember:

  • 1°1° H: C bonded to 1 other C
  • 2°2° H: C bonded to 2 other C
  • 3°3° H: C bonded to 3 other C
  • Quaternary C: bonded to 4 C, no H

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