Chapter 4: Q.2. (page 128)
Question: Which of the following is not another representation for 2-methylbutane?
a.

b.

c.

d.

Short Answer
Answer
Compound d does not represent the structure of 2-methylbutane.
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Chapter 4: Q.2. (page 128)
Question: Which of the following is not another representation for 2-methylbutane?
a.

b.

c.

d.

Answer
Compound d does not represent the structure of 2-methylbutane.
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