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Alkyl halide reacts with sodium lead alloy, which of the following is the correct formula for tetramethyl lead?

Correct answer: B. (CH3)4Pb

  • A. (C2H5)4Pb
  • B. (CH3)4Pb
  • C. (CH4)4Pb
  • D. (CH2)4Pd

Explanation

The methyl group is represented by '-CH3'. The name of the compound, given in the question, highlights 4 methyl groups, thus (CH3)4 and a lead group. We can infer that the lead is the central atom, in this compound; hence, option B is the correct answer.

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