When one hydrogen atom of an alkane is removed with one bonding electron, then it is called? a. Alkene b. Alkyl radical c. Aldehyde d. Saturated hydrocarbon

Answer: Alkyl radical
Explanation

An alkyl group is formed by removing a hydrogen atom from an alkane, and since the hydrogen atom is removed with one bonding electron, the resulting group has an unpaired electron, making it a radical. 


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