Question

In the given compound, the number of 2° carbon atom/s is _____.

• A. Three
• B. One
• C. Two
• D. Four

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

One

Answer 2

The compound has a branched structure with the central carbon atom being tertiary ($3\degree$). The carbons attached to it are primary ($1\degree$) and secondary ($2\degree$). Only one carbon atom in this molecule is secondary (attached to two other carbons).