In the hydrocarbon shown below, how many tertiary hydrogens are present?

A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
E) 4

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In the hydrocarbon shown below, how many tertiary hydrogens are present?  A)  0B)  1C)  2D)  3E)  4

Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Tertiary hydrogens are those bonded to a carbon atom that is connected to three other carbon atoms. In the given hydrocarbon, there are three such carbon atoms, each with one tertiary hydrogen. Therefore, there are a total of 3 tertiary hydrogens present. Choice D is the correct answer.

In the hydrocarbon shown below, how many tertiary hydrogens are present?

A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
E) 4

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