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Where is the triple bond on 4-tert butyl heptane?

A) Between the fourth and fifth carbon atoms
B) Between the second and third carbon atoms
C) No triple bond in 4-tert-butylheptane.
D) Between the first and second carbon atoms

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The correct answer is C) No triple bond in 4-tert-butylheptane. The name indicates a saturated alkane without any double or triple bonds, in contrast to compounds such as 1-butene, 2-butene, 1-butyne or 2-butyne where the position of the double or triple bond defines the compound's structure.

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The question asks about the location of the triple bond in 4-tert-butylheptane. In organic chemistry, the structure and nomenclature of hydrocarbon molecules can be complex. However, the name 4-tert-butylheptane implies a seven-carbon chain (heptane) with a tert-butyl group as a substituent on the fourth carbon. The name does not indicate the presence of a triple bond, as it clearly refers to a saturated alkane (single bonds). Thus, the correct answer is: C) No triple bond in 4-tert-butylheptane.

When discussing alkenes or alkynes, we indeed consider the placement of double or triple bonds. For example, with butene, the double bond may be between different carbons, resulting in compounds such as 1-butene or 2-butene. Similarly, butyne can have a triple bond at different locations, known as 1-butyne (with the bond between the first and second carbon atoms) or 2-butyne (with the bond between the second and third carbon atoms).

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