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silylene
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Silylene is a chemical compound with the formula SiR2 (R = H). It is the silicon analog of carbene. Silylenes decomposes rapidly when condensed.
Chemical data
- Formula
- H2Si
- Molecular weight
- 30.101 g/mol
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Silylene is a chemical compound with the formula SiR2 (R = H). It is the silicon analog of carbene. Silylenes decomposes rapidly when condensed.
Silylenes are formal derivatives of silylene with its hydrogens replaced by other substituents. Most examples feature amido (NR2) or organyl groups.
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