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How many β-carbon atoms does 2-Bromobutane have? |
0 1 2 3 |
1 |
The correct answer is option 2. 1. A beta carbon is the carbon atom that is adjacent to the carbon atom that is attached to the halogen. In 2-Bromobutane, the halogen is at position C-2, so the alpha carbon has one carbon on either side, making it two alpha carbons and one beta carbon |