Chemistry
Differentiate between the two branches of chemistry - organic and inorganic chemistry with suitable examples.
Carbon
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| Organic chemistry | Inorganic chemistry |
|---|---|
| The study of specific carbon compounds which includes compounds mainly of carbon, hydrogen & oxygen. | Includes the study of oxides of carbon, carbonates, bicarbonates, metallic carbides etc. |
| Examples: Hydrocarbons e.g. - methane-CH4 & ethane-C2H6; Acids e.g. acetic acid- CH3COOH; Alcohols - e.g. methyl alcohol - CH3OH | Examples: Carbon monoxide - CO; Carbon dioxide - CO2; Calcium carbonate - CaCO3 Calcium bicarbonate - Ca(HCO3)2; Carbonic acid - H2CO3 etc. Other compounds of carbon include - sugar & starch, fuels & synthetic fibres. |
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