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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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There are 8 isomers that have the molecular formula C5H11Br. How many of these are tertiary alkyl bromides?
Options
A 1
Correct Answer
B 2
C 3
D 8
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The only tertiary alkyl bromide with formula C5H11Br is 2-bromo-2-methylbutane. All other isomers are primary or secondary bromides.

Hint

Which C5H11Br isomer has a carbon bonded to three other carbons and Br?

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