When naming a branching substituent in an alkane, which of the following is the correct procedure?

A) Add the suffix -yl to the name of the parent hydrocarbon.
B) Replace the suffix -ane with the suffix -yl.
C) Replace the suffix -ane with the suffix -anyl.
D) Insert -yl before the suffix -ane.


B

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