Question
Which of the following is the correct formula for butyl group? C_(4)H_(10) C_(4)H_(9) C_(4)H_(8) C_(4)H_(6)
Answer
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Norman
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Answer
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Explanation
## Step1: Identify the butyl group### A butyl group is an alkyl group derived from butane by removing one hydrogen atom. Butane's formula is
.## Step2: Determine the correct formula for the butyl group### Removing one hydrogen from butane (
) gives us
for the butyl group.#