Question

question 6 (10 points)
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what is the classification of each labeled carbon atom in the structure below?
c1 is a secondary carbon and c2 is a primary carbon.
c1 is a tertiary carbon and c2 is a secondary carbon.
c1 is a secondary carbon and c2 is a tertiary carbon.
c1 is a primary carbon and c2 is a tertiary carbon.
c1 is a primary carbon and c2 is a secondary carbon.

Explanation:

A primary carbon is bonded to one other carbon atom, a secondary carbon is bonded to two other carbon atoms, and a tertiary carbon is bonded to three other carbon atoms. C1 is bonded to two other carbon atoms in the ring, so it is a secondary carbon. C2 is bonded to three other carbon atoms (two in the ring and one in the carbon - chain attached to the carbonyl), so it is a tertiary carbon.

Answer:

C1 is a secondary carbon and C2 is a tertiary carbon.