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Write down the General characteristics of organic compounds

Write down the General characteristics of organic compounds
 

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Arun
25750 Points
4 years ago
  • Can be isolated as well as prepared in laboratory
  • Comprise almost 90% of all known compounds.
  • Mostly built up of only three elements- carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Other elements like halogen, nitrogen as well as phosphorous are also present but to a lesser extent.
  • Possess complex structures and high molecular weights
  • Their properties are decided by certain active atom or group of atoms known as the functional group.
  • They are mostly insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
  • They are combustible in nature
  • Chemical reactions involving organic compounds proceed at slower rates
Vikas TU
14149 Points
4 years ago
Dear student 
Covalent Nature
Polarity and Solubility of Non Polar Compounds
Low Melting and Boiling Points
Thermal Instability
Flammability
Reactivity

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