CARBON AND ITS COMPOUNDS

Ø Organic compounds are generally any chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

Ø Due to carbon's ability to catenate, millions of organic compounds are known. 

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS:

Ø Organic compounds have a high molecular weight and a complex structure.

Ø They are mostly insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents such as ether, carbon tetrachloride, toluene, etc.

Ø They are highly inflammable in nature .

Ø Organic compounds are less reactive compared to inorganic compounds. Hence, the reactions involving organic compounds proceed at slower rates.

Classification of organic compounds:

Hydrocarbons containing 1to 5 carbon atoms:

Classes of organic compounds based on functional group:

Root words of hydrocarbons:

Prefix for IUPAC Name:

Suffix for IUPAC Name:

IUPAC Name of various classes of compounds:

Comparison between soap and detergents:

MIND MAP