JAMB - Chemistry (2004 - No. 40)
The alkyl group can be represented by the general formula
CnH2n+1
CnH2n
CnH2n+2
CnH2n-2
Paliwanag
The alkyl group is a type of functional group that has a carbon and hydrogen atom present in its structure. The general formula for an alkyl group is C\(_n\)H\(_{2n+1}\), where n represents a number or integer.