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What is Hetero atom ? What is the role of hetero atom in carbon chain ? Give example of it .

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Any atom other than C & H present in a organic compound is called an Hetero atom it is usually a more electronegative atom like O,N and S.
Due to their electronegative nature and lone pair of electrons they enhance the reactivity of these compounds.

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