ketene.
any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R₁R₂C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides
Meaning & usage
any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R₁R₂C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides
the parent compound of this class, CH₂=C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gas
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree German Ketonbor. English ketone English keto- English -ene English ketene From keto- + -ene.
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