Integrated Science
Integrated Science
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ISBN: 9780077862602
Author: Tillery, Bill W.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill,
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Chapter 19, Problem 1CQ

What is an organic compound?

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The meaning of the term “organic compound.”

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An organic compound is a compound that contains carbon as the main element. Living or nonliving systems can synthesize organic compounds.

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Carbon is one of the several vital elements, which make all the living things. Carbon has a valency of four which allows it to form four bonds with four atoms. A compound, in which carbon is the main element and is formed by a living or nonliving system, is called an organic compound. The study of carbon-containing compounds is known as organic chemistry. Organic compounds cover a wide range of molecules, for example, plastics, gasoline, and glucose.

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