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Question
A compound with a molecular formula of C6H14 has two tertiary carbons. Its IUPAC name is:
Options
2,3-dimethylbutane
2,2-dimethylbutane
n-hexane
2-methylpentane
MCQ
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Solution
2,3-dimethylbutane
Explanation:
| IUPAC name | Structure | No. of tertiary C atoms | Molecular Formula |
| 2,3-dimethylbutane |  |
2 | C6H14 |
| 2,2-dimethylbutane |  |
0 | C6H14 |
| n-hexane |  |
0 | C6H14 |
| 2-methylpentane |  |
1 | C6H14 |
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