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Write the structure (s) of the simplest alkane (s), with fewest number of `C` atoms, possessing `1^(@), 2^(@), 3^(@)`, and `4^(@) C` atoms.

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To solve the question of writing the structures of the simplest alkanes with the fewest number of carbon atoms that possess primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary carbon atoms, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Types of Carbon Atoms - **Primary Carbon (1°)**: A carbon atom bonded to one other carbon atom. - **Secondary Carbon (2°)**: A carbon atom bonded to two other carbon atoms. - **Tertiary Carbon (3°)**: A carbon atom bonded to three other carbon atoms. - **Quaternary Carbon (4°)**: A carbon atom bonded to four other carbon atoms. ...
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