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carbonyl

/ˈkɑːrbənɪl/ /ˈkɑːrbənaɪl/

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noun

Carbonilo

In organic chemistry, a divalent functional group, (-CO-), characteristic of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amides, carboxylic acid anhydrides, carbonyl halides, esters and others.

Examples :

"The carbonyl group is the reactive part of many important molecules, including sugars and fats. "

El grupo carbonilo es la parte reactiva de muchas moléculas importantes, incluyendo azúcares y grasas.

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noun

Carbonilo

Any compound of a metal with carbon monoxide, such as nickel carbonyl, Ni(CO)4.

Examples :

"Because of its toxicity and volatility, carbonyl is rarely used directly in most labs, but it's a crucial intermediate in many industrial chemical processes. "

Debido a su toxicidad y volatilidad, el carbonilo rara vez se usa directamente en la mayoría de los laboratorios, pero es un intermedio crucial en muchos procesos químicos industriales.

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