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radical of alcohol

 

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Radical of Alcohol

Description:

The radical of alcohol refers to the chemical compound or group of atoms that remains after the removal of a hydroxyl group (-OH) from an alcohol compound.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Chemistry):

In chemistry, the radical of alcohol is denoted as R, which represents any alkyl group or substituent.

Sense 2 (Organic Chemistry):

In organic chemistry, the radical of alcohol plays a crucial role as a starting point for various chemical reactions and synthesis.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Chemists often study the radical of alcohol to understand its reactivity and its influence on surrounding molecules.

Example Sentence: The researchers investigated the effects of different alkyl groups in the radical of alcohol on the reaction rate.

Usage 2:

Organic chemists use the radical of alcohol to initiate reactions, such as substitution or addition reactions.

Example Sentence: The addition of the radical of alcohol to the reaction mixture led to the formation of new compounds.

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