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methyl group

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  1. methyl, methyl group, methyl radicalnoun

    the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane

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  1. Methyl group

    A methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms — CH3. In formulas, the group is often abbreviated Me. Such hydrocarbon groups occur in many organic compounds. It is a very stable group in most molecules. While the methyl group is usually part of a larger molecule, it can be found on its own in any of three forms: anion, cation or radical. The anion has eight valence electrons, the radical seven and the cation six. All three forms are highly reactive and rarely observed.

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  1. methyl group

    A methyl group is a functional group derived from methane (CH4), comprising one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms (CH3). This group is commonly found attached to larger organic compounds and can have significant influence on their chemical behavior.

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  1. Methyl group

    A methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms — CH3. The group is often abbreviated Me. Such hydrocarbon groups occur in many organic compounds. While the methyl group is usually part of a larger molecule, it can be found on its own in either of three forms: anion, cation or radical. The anion has eight valence electrons, the radical seven and the cation six. All three forms are highly reactive and rarely observed.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of methyl group in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of methyl group in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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