Question

What is indicated by the methyl-prefix?

OA. The molecule is an alkene.
OB. The molecule is a branched hydrocarbon.
O C. The molecule is saturated with hydrogen atoms.
OD. The molecule is a stereoisomer.

Answer 1

B.) The molecule is a branched hydrocarbon.

Step-by-step explanation:

A hydrocarbon is any molecule made up of carbon and hydrogen exclusively. A methyl- prefix denotes the presence of a methyl group (CH₃), which is situated as a branch off of a hydrocarbon carbon.