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A vinyl is an organic molecule containing a vinyl group: H R \ / C = C / \ H H

where R represents a functional group such as a hydrocarbon or halogen.

The polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is frequently referred to as vinyl, and is made by polymerization of the monomer vinyl chloride (CH2=CHCl).

See also:

Functional groups Alkenes



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