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What is Air-sensitive compounds?

Also known as: air-sensitive compound · pyrophoric substance

Definition 33.1 University Chemistry — Year 3 · Chapter 33 — Lab Techniques III: Research Practice

An air-sensitive compound reacts with dioxygen or water of the air, decomposing or losing its activity. A pyrophoric substance ignites spontaneously in air.

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