Chemistry
Name the alkyl component of acetic acid.
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-CH3 (methyl)
Reason — Acetic acid consists of a methyl group -CH3 and a carboxylic acid group -COOH. So, in acetic acid, the alkyl part is methyl group -CH3.
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