tetraphenylphosphonium

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What does tetraphenylphosphonium mean?

The univalent cation formally derived from phosphonium by replacing each hydrogen atom with a phenyl group.

Where does tetraphenylphosphonium come from?

From tetra- + phenyl + phosphonium.

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