Hydrocarbons and their derivatives are termed organic compounds.
e.g., Methane (CH4), ethyl alcohol (C2 H5 OH), etc.Organic compounds are called so because they were originally derived from living organisms.
Organic Chemistry - Basic Concepts |
Hydrocarbons and their derivatives are termed organic compounds.
e.g., Methane (CH4), ethyl alcohol (C2 H5 OH), etc.Organic compounds are called so because they were originally derived from living organisms.
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