chloramine
chemical compound
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Chloramine refers to any of several compounds that contain both nitrogen and chlorine. The simplest form is monochloramine, with the chemical formula NH₂Cl. Dichloramine (NHCl₂) is another type, which is unstable and not known in its pure state. Chloramides are organic amides where chlorine has replaced hydrogen atoms attached to the nitrogen. These compounds were first used in 1893.1234
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