Question

Give the name and structural formula of an alkyl group.

Answer 1

An acyclic alkyl has the general formula CnH2n+1. A cycloalkyl is derived from a cycloalkane by removal of a hydrogen atom from a ring and has the general formulaCnH2n-1.

Answer 2

Answer: The general formula for an alkyl group is $CnH_{2n+1}$

Explanation:

Alkyl group is defined as the group in which a single bond is present between the carbon atoms.

The general formula for an alkyl group is $C_nH_{2n+1}$

where, n is any natural number

n = 1, 2, 3, 4, ......

For Example:

When n = 1

The formula of the group is $CH_3-$. The name for this group is methyl group.

When n = 2

The formula of the group is $C_2H_5-$. The name for this group is ethyl group.