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saturation, of an organic compound

(Encyclopedia) saturation, of an organic compound, condition occurring when its molecules contain no double or triple bonds and thus cannot undergo addition reactions. For example, ethane (H3C–CH3)…

CS, chemical compound

(Encyclopedia) CS, chemical compound (orthochlorobenzalmalonitrile) used in riot control and, by the military, as a harassing agent. The compound is dispersed as an aerosol or as a finely divided…

Chemistry: Covalent Compounds Get Mysterious

Covalent Compounds Get MysteriousChemistryBonding and Structure in Covalent CompoundsCovalent Compounds Get MysteriousThe Mystery and Wonder of Hybrid OrbitalsDrawing Lewis StructuresResonance…

Chemistry: Getting to Know Covalent Compounds

Getting to Know Covalent CompoundsChemistryGetting to Know Covalent CompoundsWhat Are Covalent Compounds?Formation of Multiple Covalent BondsProperties of Covalent CompoundsWhat's in a Name? Covalent…

Chemistry: How Ionic Compounds Are Formed

How Ionic Compounds Are FormedChemistryIonic CompoundsWhat's an Ionic Compound?How Ionic Compounds Are FormedProperties of Ionic CompoundsWhat's in a Name? Ionic Nomenclature As you might expect…

ring compound

(Encyclopedia) ring compound: see aromatic compound.

aromatic compound

(Encyclopedia) aromatic compound, any of a large class of compounds that includes benzene and compounds that resemble benzene in certain of their chemical properties. Originally applied to a small…