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Vocabulary Entry
carbonyl
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A carbonyl compound is an organic compound that has a carbon atom doubly bonded to an oxygen atom.
Example Sentences
"Acetone is a common example of a carbonyl."
"Carbonyls play a crucial role in organic chemistry."
"The reactivity of the carbonyl group is key to many chemical reactions."
A
adjective
Relating to or containing a carbonyl group.
Example Sentences
"Carbonyl compounds often exhibit distinct reactivity."
"The carbonyl functional group is an important topic in organic chemistry."
"Many carbonyl derivatives are used in industrial chemistry."