azo group

noun

Meaning

A functional group consisting of two nitrogen atoms linked by a double bond, typically connected to two aromatic rings.

Examples

Chemists synthesize dyes by incorporating an azo group into the molecular structure.
The presence of an azo group often results in intense colors due to extended conjugation.

Synonyms: functional group, nitrogen linkage, diazo linkage, chromophore

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azo group

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪzoʊ ɡruːp/

Definition

A functional group consisting of two nitrogen atoms linked by a double bond, typically connected to two aromatic rings.

Examples

Chemists synthesize dyes by incorporating an azo group into the molecular structure.
The presence of an azo group often results in intense colors due to extended conjugation.

Synonyms of azo group

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