What is the Name Given to a -CH₂- Group

Question

What is the name given to a -CH2- group?
A) methane
B) methoxy
C) methylene
D) methyl

Accepted Answer

The -CH₂- group is a methylene group, which consists of a carbon atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms (represented by the -H), and two single bonds (represented by the -₂-). The prefix "meth-" indicates that there is one carbon atom in the group.