formylene
Formylene is a hypothetical chemical compound with the formula CH2. It is a carbene, a class of organic molecules characterized by a neutral carbon atom with a lone pair of electrons and two single bonds. Formylene is highly reactive and has not been isolated or observed under normal conditions. It is believed to be an intermediate in certain chemical reactions, such as the decomposition of diazomethane.
Due to its instability, formylene is not a commonly encountered substance in chemistry. Its existence is primarily
The study of carbenes, including formylene, is important for understanding reaction mechanisms in organic synthesis and