Benzoic Acid
What is Benzoic Acid? Benzoic acid is an organic compound which is described by the chemical formula C6H5COOH. It consists... View Article
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Carbon monoxide
What is Carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a colourless gas and is represented as CO. It has one carbon atom... View Article
Pyridine – C5H5N
What is Pyridine? Pyridine is a heterocyclic compound which is a colourless to yellow liquid with a chemical formula C5H5N.... View Article
Tartaric Acid
What is Tartaric Acid? Tartaric Acid is a carboxylic acid with a chemical formula C4H6O6. Tartaric Acid is an organic... View Article
26 Sep 2018: UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis
TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GS1 Related B. GS2 Related GOVERNANCE 1. India ranks 158th in ‘human capital’ score 2. Legislators... View Article
Methanol
What is Methanol? Methanol is simplest alcohol with chemical formula CH3OH. It is not a hydrocarbon since the hydroxyl group... View Article
Sulfuric Acid
What is Sulfuric Acid? Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is a strong acid with hygroscopic and oxidizing properties. Sulfuric Acid is a... View Article
Methane
What is Methane? Methane is the simplest of saturated hydrocarbons with a chemical formula CH4. It consists of four hydrogen... View Article
Boric Acid Uses
What is Boric Acid (H3BO3)? Boric Acid is a monobasic Lewis acid with the chemical formula H3BO3. It is an... View Article
Phenolphthalein
What is Phenolphthalein? Phenolphthalein is an organic compound which is used medicinally as a cathartic. It has a chemical formula... View Article
Cyanide
What is Cyanide? Cyanides are chemical compounds which are fast acting poisons with a chemical formula CN−. Cyanides consist of... View Article
Ascorbic Acid – C6H8O6
What is Ascorbic Acid? Ascorbic Acid belongs to the monosaccharide family and has a chemical formula C6H8O6. Vitamin C (ascorbic... View Article
25 Sep 2018: The Hindu Analysis
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 25th September 2018. Important news and... View Article
25 September 2018: UPSC Exam PIB Summary & Analysis
Read the daily PIB update and stay up-to-date on current affairs for the UPSC exam National Mission on Government e Marketplace... View Article
Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
What is Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous oxide (N2O), also known as laughing gas, is commonly used as an anaesthetic and is... View Article
Ammonia – NH3
What is Ammonia? Ammonia is a colorless gas with a chemical formula NH3. It consists of hydrogen and nitrogen. In... View Article
Sucrose – C12H22O11
What is Sucrose (C12H22O11)? Sucrose is a molecule composed of two monosaccharides, namely glucose and fructose. This non-reducing disaccharide has... View Article
Urea
What is Urea? Urea is a nitrogenous compound formed in the liver. It has a chemical formula of CH4N2O. It... View Article
Glycerin
Table of Contents What is Glycerin? Properties of Glycerin – C3H8O3 Structure of Glycerine Molecules Uses of Glycerin Frequently Asked... View Article
Acetone
What is Acetone? Acetone is a highly flammable organic compound. This organic solvent has a chemical formula C3H6O. It is... View Article
