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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

How is a branch formed from an alkane by removing one hydrogen atom named?
Options
A Alkenyl group
B Alkynyl group
C Alkyl group
Correct Answer
D Haloalkyl group
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Removing a hydrogen from an alkane creates an alkyl substituent (e.g., methane becomes methyl).

Hint

The suffix changes from -ane to -yl.

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