Besides chemistry, what was another passion of Otto Diels?
Painting
Music
Sculpture
Poetry
Answer
Music was another great love of Otto Diels, alongside his passion for chemistry. Diels was an accomplished pianist and composer. His love for music inspired him to name many of his chemical compounds after musical terms, such as the diene synthesis, which he named after the musical term "diphony." He also enjoyed playing chamber music with his colleagues and friends.
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