Going in 'Organic Chemistry', A Quick Q&A.

Organic Chemistry

- Study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds (not only hydrocarbons but also compounds with any number of other elements, including hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur. 

- Originally limited to compounds produced by living organisms but has been broadened to include human-made substances such as plastics. 

- The range of application of organic compounds is enormous and also includes, but is not limited to, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food, explosives, paints, and cosmetics.

Quick Q&A

1. First thought about organic chemistry.

Carbon. 

2. 4 groups of organic compounds.

Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. 

3. Functional groups?

Part of the molecule which makes it ‘function’ the way it does.

4. Examples of functional groups.

Carboxylic acid, alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, ester, amide, amine. 

5. Hybrid orbitals of carbon compounds?

sp, sp², and sp³

^{6. Carbon-carbon bonding.}

Single, double, triple. Alkane, alkene and alkyne. 

7. Real-life application of organic chemistry.

Perfume, shampoo, medical drugs, soap. 

8. Bad effects of application of organic chemistry. 

Pesticides, polluting environment and bring harmful effects on human health if consumed.