Which statement best describes the properties of the methyl functional group?(1 point)

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It has a nonpolar structure and does not dissolve well in water.
It has a nonpolar structure and does not dissolve well in water.

It has a polar structure and does not dissolve well in water.
It has a polar structure and does not dissolve well in water.

It has a nonpolar structure and dissolves well in water.
It has a nonpolar structure and dissolves well in water.

It has a polar structure and dissolves well in water.

1 answer

The statement that best describes the properties of the methyl functional group is:

It has a nonpolar structure and does not dissolve well in water.

The methyl group (-CH3) is nonpolar and tends to be hydrophobic, meaning it does not interact favorably with water.