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dichloromethyl

Dichloromethane vs Dichloromethyl - What's the difference?

dichloromethane | dichloromethyl |


As nouns the difference between dichloromethane and dichloromethyl

is that dichloromethane is the partially halogenated hydrocarbon CH2Cl2 widely used as a solvent while dichloromethyl is the univalent radical CHCl2- derived from dichloromethane.

Radical vs Dichloromethyl - What's the difference?

radical | dichloromethyl |


As nouns the difference between radical and dichloromethyl

is that radical is a member of the most progressive wing of the liberal party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism) while dichloromethyl is (organic chemistry|especially in combination) the univalent radical chcl2- derived from dichloromethane.

As an adjective radical

is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.