Asked by Maryam Safari on Sep 22, 2024
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How many methylene groups are present in 2,4-dimethylhexane?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 6
E) 8
Methylene Groups
A bivalent group consisting of two hydrogen atoms attached to a carbon atom, represented as -CH2-.
Dimethylhexane
A type of hydrocarbon with various structural isomers, known for being components of gasoline and various fuels.
- Identify the number of specific groups or atoms in organic compounds (e.g., methylene groups, hydrogen atoms, secondary carbons).
Verified Answer
CS
Christy Smith4 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A methylene group is a -CH2- unit. In 2,4-dimethylhexane, there are two 2-methyl and two 4-methyl groups attached to the six-carbon chain. There are two methylene groups that connect the 2-methyl group to the 4-methyl group, making a total of 2 methylene groups present in the molecule.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the number of specific groups or atoms in organic compounds (e.g., methylene groups, hydrogen atoms, secondary carbons).