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State what are 'Alkyl groups'. State the alkyl group of the parent alkane — methane and ethane.
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All groups derived from parent alkane by loss of 'H' atom are called alkyl groups.
Alkyl group of Methane is Methyl (CH3)
Alkyl group of Ethane is Ethyl (C2H5)
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