Which of the following is butyl radical?

$C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{3}$

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$C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2}$

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$C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} C H_{2}$

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$C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} C H_{3}$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} C H_{2}$

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.

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