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What is the condensed structural formula for 2, 2-dimethylbutane?

Answer 1

Madison Anderson

Here's a tutorial on drawing a condensed structural formula.

Two methyl groups are present on carbon-2 of the four-carbon chain of 2,2-dimethylbutane.

The formula for the condensed structure is CH₃C(CH₃)₂CH₂CH₃.

Observe that the carbon atom to which the two CH3 groups are attached comes first, followed by parentheses.

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Answer 2

Santiago Alfonso

The condensed structural formula for 2,2-dimethylbutane is CH3CH(CH3)2CH2CH3.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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