Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alk
Prefix / Noun
/ælk/
Definition
A prefix used in chemistry to denote the presence of an alkyl group, which is a type of hydrocarbon with only single bonds.
Examples
- The term ‘alkyl’ indicates a subgroup derived from alkanes.
- In organic chemistry, radicals often have an alk group, impacting their reactivity.
- The compound is an alkyl halide due to the alkyl group attached to a halogen.
Meaning
Referring to a segment of a hydrocarbon chain derived from an alkane by removing one hydrogen atom.
Synonyms
- Alkyl
- Hydrocarbon
- Aliphatic
