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Definition of ketenes:

(n) : (organic chemistry) the parent compound of this class, CH₂=C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gas
(n) : (organic chemistry) any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R₁R₂C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides

Definition of ketenes:

(n) : (organic chemistry) the parent compound of this class, CH₂=C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gas
(n) : (organic chemistry) any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R₁R₂C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides

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