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Organic Chemistry
Originally,
referred to the study of chemicals and chemical
processes associated with living organisms. Now, however, it is the study of
all carbon-containing compounds, with the exception of carbonate salts and
carbon oxides which are still included in the study of inorganic compounds.
There are well over two million known organic compounds, almost 20 times
more than all the other known chemicals combined. This large number is due
to the unique capacity of carbon atoms to combine with other carbon atoms
to form chains or rings.
organic chemistry
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