Which of the following is the correct IUPAC rule for naming an alkyl group?
A) The suffix -yl is added to the name of the parent hydrocarbon.
B) The suffix -ane is replaced with the suffix -yl.
C) The suffix -ane is replaced with the suffix -anyl.
D) The suffix -yl is inserted before the suffix -ane.

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According to IUPAC rules, the suffix -ane is replaced with the suffix -yl to name an alkyl group. For example, ethane becomes ethyl when a methyl group (-CH3) is attached to it. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect.

Which of the Following Is the Correct IUPAC Rule for Naming