Carbonyl (Noun)
Meaning
A compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The transition metal complex formed a stable carbonyl when exposed to carbon monoxide gas.
- Nickel tetracarbonyl is a toxic compound that contains a metal center bonded to four carbonyl ligands.
- The iron pentacarbonyl complex is highly reactive and readily undergoes substitution reactions.
- The carbonyl stretching frequency in the infrared spectrum indicated the presence of a metal-carbonyl bond.
- Chromium hexacarbonyl is a classic example of a transition metal carbonyl compound that has been extensively studied.