What is Organic Chemistry? Importance of organic compounds in day to day life
Organic Chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with study of properties, structure and composition of organic compounds. It also includes the study of reactions and preparation of organic compounds. Generally Organic Chemistry is the study of chemistry of carbon and hydrogen containing compounds. It also includes the study of chemistry of heteroatoms. Heteroatoms are Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulphur, halogen etc. Organic compounds are present around us. Many materials are partially composed of organic compounds. They plays a major role in the fields of biochemistry, biotechnology, and medicine. You can find organic compounds in agrochemicals, coatings, pesticides, explosives, cosmetics, detergent, dyestuff, food, fuel, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, rubber and paint.Other examples of everyday products in organic chemistry include soaps, plastic goods, perfume, coal, food additives, food colours etc. Organic chemistry is the bac...