Organic Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305080483
ISBN 13: 978-1-30508-048-5

Chapter 3 - Organic Compounds: Alkanes and Their Stereochemistry - Problem - Page 72: 8

Answer

Primary carbons(1º) are carbons attached to one other carbon. Secondary carbons(2º) are attached to two other carbons. Tertiary carbons(3º) are attached to three other carbons. Finally, quaternary(4º) carbons are attached to four other carbons.

Work Step by Step

Primary carbons(1º) are carbons attached to one other carbon. Secondary carbons(2º) are attached to two other carbons. Tertiary carbons(3º) are attached to three other carbons. Finally, quaternary(4º) carbons are attached to four other carbons.
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