Q. The number of secondary hydrogens in 2, 2-dimethyl butane is

A) 8
B) 6
C) 4
D) 2
Explanation

(d)
1${^\circ}$ carbon is attached to one carbon atom.
2${^\circ}$ carbon is attached to two carbon atms.
3${^\circ}$ carbon is attached to three carbon atoms.
The hydrogen attached to 2${^\circ}$ carbon atom are$\ 2{^\circ}$.
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∴ It has one 2${^\circ}$ carbon atom and two $2{^\circ}$hydrogen atoms.

Dr. Abubacker
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