Chemistry
State reasons for 'Justification of a separate branch' for 'Organic Chemistry'.
Answer
Due to unique nature of carbon atoms, which includes tetravalency, catenation and leading to formation of isomers, millions of organic compounds are known or synthesized [almost 90% of all known compounds are organic in nature]. Hence, a separate branch of chemistry called Organic Chemistry is required for the study of carbon and its compounds.
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State five differences between the characteristics of organic and inorganic compounds. State how organic compounds are classified.
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(a) 'Tetravalency' — of carbon
(b) 'Catenation' — leading to formation of single, double and triple bonds and straight chain, branched chain and cyclic compounds.Explain the term 'Homologous series'. State the general characteristics of members of the series with special reference to molecular mass or molecular formula.
Explain the term 'Organic Chemistry'. State the 'Natural sources' and 'Importance' of organic compounds.