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Carbonyl

A divalent group consisting of a carbon atom with a double-bond to oxygen. For example, acetone (CH3-(C=O)-CH3) is a carbonyl group linking two methyl groups. Also refers to a compound of a metal with carbon monoxide , such as iron carbonyl, Fe(CO)5.

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