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Introductory paragraph should classify the compound either generally ([[organic compound]] vs [[inorganic compound]]) or more specifically (e.g., [[organometallic compound]] or [[organoarsenic compound]]). A few properties should be described, assuming [[Standard conditions for temperature and pressure|STP]], and noteworthy features should be mentioned (e.g. extreme toxicity, odor, hygroscopicity). For simpler organic compounds, the main functional group is mentioned, whereas for complex molecules, a parent molecule should be mentioned. Alternative names and routine properties (m.p., density) are ordinarily placed in the Chembox, not in the lead.
▲HIHDiwhiowchihwab ubsaojcbw; differ from most other articles in Wikipedia because many names often apply to any given compound. Therefore all but the most prominent names are placed in the "other names" slot on the ChemBox.
===Properties===
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