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What is the first organic compound synthesized and by whom?
What is the first organic compound synthesized and by whom?
Urea, synthesized by Wohler in the lab by heating Ammonium cyanate.
Define organic chemistry and its focus.
Define organic chemistry and its focus.
Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing compounds and their derivatives, focusing on the properties and behavior of hydrocarbons and compounds containing carbon-hydrogen bonds.
Explain the concept of catenation in organic compounds.
Explain the concept of catenation in organic compounds.
Catenation is the tendency of carbon atoms to form chains or rings, resulting in the ability of carbon to form a large number of compounds.
What is the valency of carbon and its impact on organic compounds?
What is the valency of carbon and its impact on organic compounds?
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Describe the geometry and character of sp3 hybridization in carbon.
Describe the geometry and character of sp3 hybridization in carbon.
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