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The smallest alkane having a quaternary `(4^(@))C` atom is

A

isopentane

B

tert-butane

C

Neopentane

D

isohexane

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C
Prefix neo indicates the presence of quaternary `C` atom.
`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)C-CH_(3)`
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