Question

Give the various application of organic chemistry.

Answer 1

Definition of organic chemistry

• Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds. Organic substances contain carbon and hydrogen, but they may also include any number of other elements (e.g., nitrogen, oxygen, chloride,alcohols etc)
• Organic chemistry is widely used in the fields of biochemistry, biotechnology, and medicine.

Examples of where you can find organic compounds include agrichemicals, coatings, cosmetics, detergent, dyestuff, food, fuel, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and rubber.

• Health care
• Crop production and agriculture
• Petroleum refining
• Pulp and paper