Chemistry
(a) What is an alkyl group?
(b) Give the names of any three alkyl radicals. How are they formed?
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(a) An alkyl group of atoms is obtained by removing one atom of hydrogen from an alkane molecule.
(b) Three alkyl radicals are:
- Methyl
- Ethyl
- Propyl
These are formed by losing one hydrogen atom
CH4 ⟶ CH3 + H
C2H6 ⟶ C2H5 + H
C3H8 ⟶ C3H7 + H
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