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Appel reaction

Appel reaction noun: an organic reaction that converts an alcohol into an alkyl chloride using triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrachloride.

Noun

Appel reaction (plural Appel reactions)

  1. An organic reaction that converts an alcohol into an alkyl chloride using triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrachloride.

Forms of Appel reaction

pluralAppel reactions

Origin of Appel reaction

Named for Rolf Appel, a chemist who developed this reaction.

Questions about Appel reaction

What does Appel reaction mean?
Appel reaction means an organic reaction that converts an alcohol into an alkyl chloride using triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrachloride.
What part of speech is Appel reaction?
Appel reaction is a noun.
What is the plural of Appel reaction?
The plural of Appel reaction is Appel reactions.

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