carbonyl group
noun · n
Simple meaning
The bivalent radical CO.
Pronunciation
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ˈkɑɹbənəlɡɹup
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Definition
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noun
The bivalent radical CO
n
For organic chemistry, a carbonyl group is a functional group with the formula, composed of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, and it is divalent at the C atom.
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