Q. $C_{6}H_{14}$ has two tertiary carbons. The IUPAC name is
A) $n$-hexane
B) 2-methylpentane
C) 3-methylpentane
D) 2,3-dimethylbutane
Explanation
(d)
The carbon atom which is attached to three carbon atoms is called tertiary carbon atom. $C_{6}H_{14}$ has two tertiary carbons hence, its structure is as
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