General Characteristics of Organic Compounds

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General Characteristics of Organic Compounds: Overview

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The organic compounds have lower melting and boiling point as compared to that of inorganic compounds.

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The organic compounds form _____ bond in nature.

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Carbon compounds are bonded ionically. 

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Dimethyl ether is a functional isomer of ethanol.

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Organic compounds are soluble in water.

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Organic compounds have _____ melting and boiling points when compared to inorganic compounds.

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Why do organic compounds have a characteristic smell?

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What is the main product of fermentation of sugar?

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Which organic compound is used as a solvent?

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What happens when methane burns in the presence of oxygen?

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Which test is used to detect unsaturation in organic compounds?

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What is the common name for ethanoic acid?

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Why are organic compounds good conductors of electricity in molten form?

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Which compound is an aromatic hydrocarbon?

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What type of reaction do alkenes typically undergo?

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Which organic compound is used as a fuel?

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What is a homologous series in organic chemistry?

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Why are most organic compounds insoluble in water?

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Which functional group is found in alcohols?

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What is the simplest organic compound?