Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781319079451
Author: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 2, Problem 50P
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Interpretation: Whether the molecule A and B possess quaternary carbon or not should be determined and reason behind should be given.

Concept introduction: The carbon linked to one alkyl/carbon while other three H are termed primary carbon. Thus hydrogen linked to such carbon is referred as primary.

The carbon linked to two alkyl/carbons and two H is termed secondary carbon. Thus hydrogen linked to such carbon is referred as secondary.

The carbon linked to three alkyl groups/carbons and one H is termed tertiary carbon. Thus hydrogen linked to such carbon is referred as tertiary.

The carbon linked to four alkyl groups/carbons and no oxygen or H is quaternary carbon.

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