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Reformatsky reaction

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An organic reaction which condenses aldehydes (or ketones) with α-halo esters, using a metallic zinc to form β-hydroxy-esters.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Reformatted reformatter Reformatting Reformed Reformed Episcopal Church Reformed Judaism

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