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Acetyl Radical.
Acetyl Radical - as a noun
The organic group of acetic acid (ch3co-)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acetylacetyl groupethanoyl groupethanoyl radicalExample Sentences
"The acetyl radical is a chemical species composed of two carbon atoms, three hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom."
"The acetyl radical is commonly found in organic compounds such as acetic acid."
"The acetyl radical can undergo various reactions, including addition and substitution."
"Chemists use various techniques to study the reactivity of acetyl radicals."
"The formation of the acetyl radical can occur through the oxidation of acetaldehyde."