Identify the number of secondary hydrogens in the following structure.
A)4
B)6
C)8
D)10
E)12

Question

Identify the number of secondary hydrogens in the following structure. 
A)4 
B)6 
C)8 
D)10 
E)12

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Secondary hydrogens are attached to a carbon atom that is attached to two other carbon atoms. In the given structure, there are four carbon atoms that have two other carbon atoms attached to them (marked in red). Each of these carbon atoms has two secondary hydrogens attached to it. Therefore, the total number of secondary hydrogens in the structure is 8.

Identify the Number of Secondary Hydrogens in the Following Structure