Benzoyl

//ˈbɛnzəʊ.ɪl// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C₆H₅CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group. especially, in-compounds

    "The O–O bond in benzoyl peroxide and the C–N bonds in AIBN homolyze under thermal or photochemical conditions."

Example

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"The O–O bond in benzoyl peroxide and the C–N bonds in AIBN homolyze under thermal or photochemical conditions."

Etymology

From benzoic + -yl.

Related phrases

benzoyl chloridebenzoyl peroxidebenzoic acid

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