Explain the difference between an alkane and an alkyl group with an example.
(N/A) $1$. $Alkane$: An alkane is a saturated hydrocarbon with the general formula $C_nH_{2n+2}$. It is a stable,neutral molecule. For example,$CH_4$ is methane.
$2$. $Alkyl \text{ group}$: An alkyl group is formed by the removal of one hydrogen atom from an alkane molecule. Its general formula is $C_nH_{2n+1}$. It is a reactive radical or substituent. For example,removing one $H$ atom from methane $(CH_4)$ gives the methyl group $(-CH_3)$.
$2$. $Alkyl \text{ group}$: An alkyl group is formed by the removal of one hydrogen atom from an alkane molecule. Its general formula is $C_nH_{2n+1}$. It is a reactive radical or substituent. For example,removing one $H$ atom from methane $(CH_4)$ gives the methyl group $(-CH_3)$.
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