Oxalyl
Appearance
The oxalyl cation, also known as oxalic, has the chemical formula [C2O2]2+. It is the cation derived from oxalic acid.
Chemical compounds containing the oxalyl cation include:
- Oxalyl chloride, C2O2Cl2
- Oxalyl fluoride, C2O2F2
Related compounds/ions
- Oxalic acid, C2O4H2
- The oxalate anion, [C2O4]2−
- Oxalic anhydride, C2O3