Question

Can a singly bonded CH2 group be classified as an alkyl or an alkane group? It's not the vinyl.

Thanks!

Answer 1

For some context Im trying to name all the groups of EDTA, there's some carboxylic acids and amines and some CH2 but idk what to call those lol

Answer 2

I think this site may explain it better than I can. Apparently it can be used one of three ways. In the sense of your question I believe methylene bridge is the correct usage. But see the other uses at this Wikipedia site.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

Answer 3

thanks!!