potassium amide

noun

potassium amide

noun
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Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A yellowish brown solid, KNH₂, obtained by heating potassium in ammonia gas. It is most commonly used as a base to create a carbanion of an enolate.

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