Chemistry
Give reasons for the following –
(i) almost 90% of all known compounds are organic in nature.
(ii) it is dangerous to burn methane in an insufficient supply of air.
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(i) Due to unique nature of carbon atoms, which includes tetravalency, catenation and leading to formation of isomers, millions of organic compounds are known. Hence, almost 90% of all known compounds are organic in nature.
(ii) When methane burns in an insufficient supply of air, carbon monoxide is produced which is extremely poisonous for human beings as it cuts off the oxygen supply and forms carboxy haemoglobin in the blood, leading to death.
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