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A methyl group can be added to an alkane through a process called alkylation, where a methyl halide, such as methyl iodide, reacts with the alkane in the presence of a strong base, such as sodium hydroxide. This reaction results in the substitution of a hydrogen atom in the alkane with a methyl group, forming a new alkylated compound.

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