What is organic chemistry?

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The question is asking for a definition or explanation of organic chemistry, which is a branch of chemistry that deals with the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds.

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Organic chemistry is a vast field that involves analyzing compounds with carbon atoms due to their unique ability to form diverse and complex structures essential to life.

Tips

Confusing organic chemistry with inorganic chemistry, which studies compounds without carbon or with limited carbon content.

Sources

• Organic Chemistry - American Chemical Society - acs.org
• Organic chemistry - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org