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What abbreviations are used for some common alkyl groups?

Options

  1. AAlkyl groups are not abbreviated.
  2. BAlkyl groups are abbreviated using Greek letters.
  3. CAlkyl groups are abbreviated using numerical prefixes.
  4. DAlkyl groups are abbreviated using specific abbreviations like Me, Et, Pr, and Bu.

Correct answer

D. Alkyl groups are abbreviated using specific abbreviations like Me, Et, Pr, and Bu.

Step-by-step solution

Some common alkyl groups are abbreviated as Me (methyl), Et (ethyl), Pr (propyl), and Bu (butyl).

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