oxo
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Containing an oxygen atom double-bonded to another atom
- adjective
- /ˈɒk.soʊ/
- Specialized
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oxo
- Chemists often refer to compounds with a double-bonded oxygen as oxo derivatives.
Examples
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Adding an oxo group can change the reactivity of a chemical compound.
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The oxo group is found in many important organic molecules.
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The oxo group is essential in organic chemistry.
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Many compounds contain an oxo bond.
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The oxo group is crucial for understanding the structure of various organic compounds.
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In organic chemistry, an oxo compound typically features a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom.
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Scientists study the effects of adding an oxo group on the properties of chemical substances.
Surface Forms
oxo positive
Etymology
Oxo comes from the same root as oxygen and the Greek word oxys, which meant 'sharp' or 'acid'. So, when chemists call a group 'oxo' they mean it has an oxygen atom often double-bonded, and that link to 'oxygen' helps you remember its meaning.