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Which carbon skeleton is branched?

ACH3–CH(CH3)–CH3
BCH3–CH2–CH2–CH3
CCH2=CH–CH2–CH3
DCH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. CH3–CH(CH3)–CH3
CH3–CH(CH3)–CH3 has a carbon bonded to three other carbons, forming a branch.
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