Category: Chemistry By RAAZ AKHUND
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Functional group
A functional group is a specific group of atoms that gives a compound its characteristic chemical and physical properties, and determines its reactivity and behavior in chemical reactions. It is a part of the molecule that undergoes a predictable and characteristic set of reactions, regardless of the rest of the molecule. Functional groups are groups…
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Increment
In the context of a homologous series, an increment refers to a constant increase in the number of carbon atoms in the backbone chain of each successive member of the series. For example, in the homologous series of alkanes, the increment is CH2, meaning that each successive member has one additional CH2 unit in the…
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Write down the procedure for the test of presence of nitrogen in organic compound?
Lassaigne’s test is a commonly used chemical test to detect the presence of nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens in an organic compound. The test involves fusing a small amount of the organic compound with sodium metal, and then dissolving the resulting mixture in water to form a Lassaigne’s solution. To perform the Lassaigne test for detecting…
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What is meant by Organic Compounds & Organic Chemistry?
Organic compounds are chemical compounds that contain carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, and may also contain other elements such as nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, or halogens. These compounds are the basis of life on Earth and are found in living organisms such as plants and animals, as well as in non-living substances such as petroleum…
Chemistry with Raaz Akhund 