In Which of the Following Alkanes Does the Number of Substituents

question 31

Multiple Choice

In which of the following alkanes does the number of substituents present equal the number of alkyl groups present?

• A) 2-methylpentane
• B) 2,2-dimethyloctane
• C) 3,3,4-trimethyloctane
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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