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Which branch of chemistry deals with the study of covalently bonded compounds of carbon?
Which branch of chemistry deals with the study of covalently bonded compounds of carbon?
What was the 18th-century belief about organic compounds?
What was the 18th-century belief about organic compounds?
Which scientist reclassified compounds into organic and inorganic categories?
Which scientist reclassified compounds into organic and inorganic categories?
What did Lavoisier show about the first two categories of compounds?
What did Lavoisier show about the first two categories of compounds?
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What did Lavoisier classify as organic compounds?
What did Lavoisier classify as organic compounds?
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Study Notes
Study of Carbon Compounds
- Organic chemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of covalently bonded compounds of carbon.
Beliefs about Organic Compounds
- In the 18th century, it was believed that organic compounds could not be synthesized in the laboratory and could only be obtained from living organisms.
Classification of Compounds
- The scientist who reclassified compounds into organic and inorganic categories was Antoine Laurent Lavoisier.
Lavoisier's Contributions
- Lavoisier showed that organic compounds were composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and could be converted into inorganic compounds by chemical reactions.
- He classified as organic compounds those that were derived from living organisms, such as sugars, fats, and proteins.
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Test your knowledge of organic chemistry with this quiz on hydrocarbons. Explore the branch of chemistry focused on covalently bonded carbon compounds, excluding oxides of carbon, carbonates, nitriles, and carbides. Learn about organic substances and their classifications as you delve into this fascinating area of chemistry.
