An organocadmium compound is a organometallic compound containing a carbon to cadmium chemical bond. Organocadmium chemistry describes physical properties, synthesis, reactions and use of these compounds. Cadmium shares group 12 with zinc and mercury and their corresponding chemistries have much in common.
Dimethylcadmium is a linear molecule with C-Cd bond lengths of 211.2 pm. All organocadmium compounds are sensitive to air, light and moisture.
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