Question

What is indicated by the `methyl-` prefix?

Answer 1

Based on 1 carbon (or more accurately, based on `-CH_3`

Explanation:

The compound `CH_4`, carbon with four hydrogen atoms bonded to it, is known as "Methane".

If another species bonds to it via substitution of one of the hydrogen atoms, then it becomes a `-CH_3` group, which is known as a "methyl group".

(It can be found it the form of ions or radicals as well).