Pentane and 2-Methylbutane Have a Third Constitutional Isomer Called Neopentane

question 2

Multiple Choice

Pentane and 2-methylbutane have a third constitutional isomer called neopentane. What is the IUPAC name of neopentane?

• A) 2,2-dimethylpropane
• B) 2-methylisobutane
• C) 2-ethylpropane
• D) none of these

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Cumulative Distribution Function

A function that gives the probability that a random variable is less than or equal to a certain value.

Random Variable

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