The molecular formula of a methyl group is:

C H_{4}

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C H_{3}

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C H

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C H_{2}

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The correct option is C $C H_{3}$
A methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms $- C H_{3}$ . In formulas, the group is often abbreviated Me. Such hydrocarbon groups occur in many organic compounds. It is a very stable group in most molecules.

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$C H_{3} - C H_{3} + C l_{2}$	$C O_{2} + H_{2} O$	Addition reaction
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The difference in the formula and molecular masses of CH₃OH and C₂H₅OH is:

Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

Compound	Number of geometric isomer
a. $C H_{3} - C H = C H - C H = C H - C_{2} H_{5}$	4
b. $C H_{3} - (C H = C H)_{4} - C H_{3}$	2
c. $H_{2} C = C H - C H = C H_{2}$	$2^{4} + 2^{1} = 10$
d. $C H_{3} - (C H = C H)_{5} - C H_{3}$	$2^{4} + 2^{2} = 20$

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The molecular formula of a methyl group is:

The correct option is C CH3A methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms −CH3. In formulas, the group is often abbreviated Me. Such hydrocarbon groups occur in many organic compounds. It is a very stable group in most molecules.