Which statement about a methyl functional group is correct?

a. A methyl group is polar.

b. A methyl group may be negatively charged.

c. A methyl group consists of a carbon bonded to three hydrogen atoms. Request Answer

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Greyson Khan

12 May, 07:25

Which statement about a methyl functional group is correct?

a. A methyl group is polar.

b. A methyl group may be negatively charged.

c. A methyl group consists of a carbon bonded to three hydrogen atoms. Request Answer

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Anton Garner · Answer 1

c. A methyl group consists of a carbon bonded to three hydrogen atoms.

Explanation:

A methyl group is a ramification of the carbon chain, that has only one carbon and three hydrogens (-CH₃). This group is nonpolar because the electronegativity of carbon and hydrogen are very close, and the bond must be nonpolar. This group has no charge because it's nonpolar and it hasn't unpaired electrons.

Which statement about a methyl functional group is correct?a. A methyl group is polar.b. A methyl group may be negatively charged.c. A methyl group consists of a carbon bonded to three hydrogen atoms. Request Answer

Which statement about a methyl functional group is correct?

a. A methyl group is polar.

b. A methyl group may be negatively charged.

c. A methyl group consists of a carbon bonded to three hydrogen atoms. Request Answer