benzenesulphonyl

noun

benzenesulphonyl

noun

Etymology From benzene (“aromatic hydrocarbon of the formula C₆H₆”) + sulphonyl (“univalent radical derived from a sulphonic acid”).

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The sulphonyl of benzene (chemical formula: C₆H₅SO₂).

Derived terms
benzenesulphonyl chloride

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