CARBONYL (CARBONYL GROUP)


Meaning of CARBONYL (CARBONYL GROUP) in English

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A divalent group consisting of a carbon atom with a double-bond to oxygen. For example, acetone (CH 3 -(C=O)-CH 3 ) is a carbonyl group linking two methyl groups. Also refers to a compound of a metal with carbon monoxide , such as iron carbonyl, Fe(CO) 5 .

General chemistry English glossary.      Английский глоссарий общей химии.