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Question
Give the names of any three alkyl groups. How are they formed?
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Solution
(1) Methane:
Methyl is formed.
\[\ce{CH4 ->[-H] -CH3}\]
(2) Ethane:
Ethyl is formed.
\[\ce{C2H6 ->[-H] -C2H5}\]
(3) Propane:
Propyl is formed.
\[\ce{C3H8 ->[-H] -C3H7}\]
(4) Butane:
Butyl is formed.
\[\ce{C3H10 ->[-H] -C4H9}\]
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