The alkyl group(s) present in the given compound is/are

Methyl

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Ethyl

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Propyl

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Butyl

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Methyl

B
Ethyl

A hydrocarbon becomes a reactive group when a hydrogen atom is replaced from it. This reactive group is known as radicals. Radicals are represented by 'R'.

$C H_{3}$ is a methyl radical.

$C H_{3} C H_{2}$ is an ethyl radical.

$C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2}$ is a propyl radical.

$C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} C H_{2}$ is a butyl radical.

Therefore, radicals present in the given compound are methyl and ethyl radicals. The IUPAC name of the given compound is 3- Methyl, 4- ethyl heptane.

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