Which functional group is nonpolar?(1 point)

Responses

carbonyl
carbonyl

methyl
methyl

hydroxyl
hydroxyl

sulfhydryl

1 answer

The nonpolar functional group among the options given is the methyl group.

Methyl (-CH₃) is nonpolar due to its symmetrical structure and lack of electronegative atoms. In contrast, carbonyl, hydroxyl, and sulfhydryl groups contain electronegative atoms (oxygen and sulfur), which contribute to their polarity.