Chapter 2.6, Problem BQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the carbons indicated through a, b, c and d arrows in the given structure belong to $1°,\text{ 2}°,\text{ 3}°\text{ or 4}°$ carbon has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

$1°,\text{ 2}°,\text{ 3}°\text{ or 4}°$ carbon:

Depending upon the number carbon atoms attached to one carbon, the carbon atom is classified as primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary carbons which are also indicated through $1°,\text{ 2}°,\text{ 3}°\text{ and 4}°$ carbons respectively.

Based on the number of carbon atoms attaced to the red coloured carbon atom in the below given figure 1, the $1°,\text{ 2}°,\text{ 3}°\text{ and 4}°$ are formed.

Figure 1