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Organic Chemistry

list some sources of organic compounds

Profile image of raya rizvi
15 Years agoGrade
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Profile image of amod singh
15 Years ago

The four main sources are Petroleum, Coal, Natural Gas and Plants & Animals

Profile image of SAGAR SINGH - IIT DELHI
15 Years ago

Dear raya,

There are three generally accepted sources of organic compounds: 

  • carbonized organic matter
  • living organisms
  • invention/human ingenuity 
Carbonized Organic Matter: Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

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