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what is the meaning of "alk" in alkanes, alkenesand alkynes.

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The chain groups in alkane, alkene and alkynes are called alkyl group. The name alkyl is shortened to root name as ALK.

ie., ALK means carbon chain hydrocarbon compounds.

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