oxyhalide

chemical compound

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compounds of sulfur

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    In sulfur: Compounds

    Sulfur also forms oxyhalides, in which the sulfur atom is bonded to both oxygen and halogen atoms. When such compounds are named, the term thionyl is used to designate those containing the SO unit and the term sulfuryl for those with SO2. Thionyl chloride, SOCl2, is a dense,…

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