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Which of these is a condensed formula for the compound whose structure is shown? (CH3)2CH2CH2(CH3)CH2CH2(CH3)CH2(CH3)3 (CH3)2CHCH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)C(CH3)3 (CH3)3CH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)CH(CH3)2 (C3H7)CH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)C(CH3)3

          Which of these is a condensed formula for the compound whose structure is shown?
(CH3)2CH2CH2(CH3)CH2CH2(CH3)CH2(CH3)3
(CH3)2CHCH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)C(CH3)3
(CH3)3CH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)CH(CH3)2
(C3H7)CH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)C(CH3)3

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Solved by Expert Adi S

03/14/2023

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We have two CH3 groups attached to the same carbon atom. So, we can write (CH3)2CH. Show more…

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Which of these is a condensed formula for the compound whose structure is shown? (CH3)2CH2CH2(CH3)CH2CH2(CH3)CH2(CH3)3 (CH3)2CHCH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)C(CH3)3 (CH3)3CH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)CH(CH3)2 (C3H7)CH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)C(CH3)3