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ACID HALIDE

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Acid Halide.

Acid Halide - as a noun

Organic compounds containing the group -cox where x is a halogen atom

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acyl halide
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organic compound
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Example Sentences

"The synthesis of acid halides involves the replacement of a hydroxyl group in a carboxylic acid with a halogen atom"
"One common example of an acid halide is acetyl chloride"
"The reactivity of acid halides makes them useful in various chemical reactions"
"Some acid halides have strong odors and require cautious handling"
"Nomenclature of acid halides follows the naming convention of the parent carboxylic acid by replacing the -ic acid ending with -yl chloride"
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