Open chain
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In chemistry
, an open-chain compound (also spelled as open chain compound) or acyclic compound is a compound with a linear structure, rather than a cyclic
one.
An open-chain compound having no side chain
s is called a straight-chain compound (also spelled as straight chain compound).
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
, an open-chain compound (also spelled as open chain compound) or acyclic compound is a compound with a linear structure, rather than a cyclic
Cyclic compound
In chemistry, a cyclic compound is a compound in which a series of atoms is connected to form a loop or ring.While the vast majority of cyclic compounds are organic, a few inorganic substances form cyclic compounds as well, including sulfur, silanes, phosphanes, phosphoric acid, and triboric acid. ...
one.
An open-chain compound having no side chain
Side chain
In organic chemistry and biochemistry, a side chain is a chemical group that is attached to a core part of the molecule called "main chain" or backbone. The placeholder R is often used as a generic placeholder for alkyl group side chains in chemical structure diagrams. To indicate other non-carbon...
s is called a straight-chain compound (also spelled as straight chain compound).
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