Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Ketene.
Ketene - as a noun
Any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula r1r2c=c=o, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides
The parent compound of this class, ch2=c=o, an unstable, reactive colourless gas
Example Sentences
"The ketene molecule contains two carbons joined by a double bond."
"Chemists often use ketenes as building blocks in organic synthesis."
"During ketene synthesis, acetic anhydride can be converted into ketene gas."
"The reactivity of ketenes makes them useful in various chemical processes."
"One application of ketene is in the production of vinyl acetate."
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