Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - The Study of Chemical Reactions - Problems - Page 153: Problem 4-19 a

Answer

The picture is attached below. The hydrogen shown in purple are primary. The hydrogen shown in black are secondary.

Work Step by Step

Starting from right-hand side, the first carbon has 3 hydrogen atoms. These hydrogen atoms are bonded to a carbon that is bonded to one R group. These hydrogen atoms are therefore primary. The second carbon has 2 hydrogen atoms. These hydrogen atoms are bonded to a carbon that is bonded to 2 R groups, these hydrogen atoms are therefore secondary. The next carbon also has 2 hydrogen atoms. These hydrogen atoms are bonded to a carbon that is bonded to 2 R groups, these hydrogen atoms are also secondary. The fourth carbon has 3 hydrogen atoms. These hydrogen atoms are bonded to a carbon which is bonded to 1 R group, these are therefore primary hydrogen.
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