trichloromethyl

Questions

What does trichloromethyl mean?

The univalent radical CCl₃- obtained by substitution of every hydrogen in methyl with chlorine atoms

Where does trichloromethyl come from?

Blend of trichloro + methyl.

How to pronounce trichloromethyl

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