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Which of the simplest alkane, that is, the one with the smallest molecular weight, which possesses primary, secondary and tertiary carbon atoms?

A

2-Methylpropane

B

2-Methylbutane

C

2-Methylpentane

D

3-Methylpentane

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B
2-Methylbutane is the alkane with smallest molecular weight which possesses primary, secondary and tertiary carbon atoms.
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