Bromobenzene

/ˌbroʊmoʊˈbɛnziːn/ noun

Definition

An organic chemical compound in which a single bromine atom is attached to a benzene ring, with the chemical formula C₆H₅Br.

Etymology

From 'bromo-' (bromine) plus 'benzene' (the six-carbon aromatic hydrocarbon ring), formed following systematic organic chemical nomenclature.

Kelly Says

Bromobenzene is incredibly important in organic chemistry labs—it's one of the most common starting materials for making more complex aromatic compounds through reactions like the Grignard reaction, where it forms metallic intermediates.

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