31. 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
- A. Saturated hydrocarbon
- B. Alkyl radical
- C. Aldehyde
- D. Alkene
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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.