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What is the difference between polymer and non-polymer substance ?

Important Questions on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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Wohler first prepared an organic compound from an inorganic compound in the laboratory. What is the organic compound?
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Define the term functional group? Write the functional groups of the following.

Sulphones 

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Who prepared the first organic compound in the laboratory, and what was the name of this compound?
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What are the reasons for the existence of a large number of organic compounds?
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Potassium cyanate is heated with ammonium sulphate. The product formed is
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Define the term functional group? Write the functional groups of the following.

Sulphoxides

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Define the term functional group? Write the functional groups of the following.

Sulphonic acid 

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Give reason for the following:

Carbon has a strong tendency for catenation compared to silicon.

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Name the organic compound which was prepared by Wohler in his laboratory. (Urea/ Ethanol)
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Potassium cyanate is heated with ammonium sulphate. The product formed is
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What is the unique property of carbon that makes organic chemistry a separate branch of chemistry?(catenation/isomerism)