| Structure | Forms of carbon |
|---|---|
| $H_3C-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_3$ ($2$-Methylbutane) | Terminal $-CH_3$ groups are $1^{\circ}$. The $CH$ carbon is $3^{\circ}$ (attached to $3$ carbons). The $-CH_2-$ carbon is $2^{\circ}$ (attached to $2$ carbons). |
| $C(CH_3)_4$ ($2$,$2$-Dimethylpropane) | The central carbon is $4^{\circ}$ (attached to $4$ carbons). The four terminal $-CH_3$ carbons are $1^{\circ}$. |
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