perthiocyanogen

Meanings

• noun

  A colorless, volatile inorganic compound with the formula SCN(O)Cl. It is a chlorine oxidant and a derivative of cyanogen chloride.

  - "Perthiocyanogen is used as an oxidizing agent in various chemical reactions."
  - "The synthesis of perthiocyanogen involves the reaction of cyanogen chloride with hydrogen peroxide."

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Variants

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isothiocyanate , isothiocyanates

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Etymology

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Perthiocyanogen is a compound of per- (meaning 'more than') and cyanogen (a compound of nitrogen and carbon) and chlorine.

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Trivia

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1. Perthiocyanogen was first synthesized in 1914.

2. Perthiocyanogen is used in the production of chlorine dioxide.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cyanogen chloride: A colorless, volatile, and highly toxic compound with the formula CNCl. It is a chlorine compound and a derivative of cyanogen.

2. Hydrogen peroxide: A colorless, odorless, and non-flammable liquid used as an oxidizing agent. It has the chemical formula H2O2.

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Culture

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Perthiocyanogen has no known cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "perthiocyanogen"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize perthiocyanogen, imagine a compound with the formula SCN(O)Cl. Picture it as a colorless, volatile substance.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize perthiocyanogen, associate it with its parent compounds cyanogen and chlorine, as well as its role as an oxidizing agent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'PerthiOcyanOgen' to remember its name and formula.

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