Q3-10P - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Draw structures of alkanes that meet the following descriptions:

 (c) An alkane that has one quaternary and one secondary carbon

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

C)

Alkanes

Alkanes constitute compounds comprising single-bonded carbon and hydrogen atoms. They do not possess a functional group. The general formula for an alkane is$C_n{H}_{2n+2}$  .

 

Alkane comprising one quarternary and a secondary carbon

(c) A carbon linked to four other carbons is quarternary carbon, and the one connected to two carbons is secondary carbon. The alkane comprising one quarternary and a secondary carbon is given below:

 

Alkane with one quarternary and other secondary carbon