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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

What is the name for a 2-carbon alkyl group?
Options
A Methyl
B Ethyl
Correct Answer
C Propyl
D Butyl
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethyl comes from ethane ($C_2H_6$) after removing one H.

Hint

Contains two carbons.

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