The Clue
Compound with a double-bonded carbon atom (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ENOL
Tags
Notes
The answer ENOL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Compound with a double bond
Compound with a hydroxyl group
Compound with two carbon atoms
Compound with double-bonded carbon atoms
Compound with a doubly linked carbon atom
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Definition
ENOL as a noun:
1. an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom