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Question
Why are organic compounds studies as a separate branch of chemistry?
Solution 1
Due to the unique nature of carbon atom, it gives rise to formation of large number of compounds. Thus this demands a separate branch of chemistry.
Solution 2
Organic compounds, like inorganic compounds, follow the same fundamental chemistry laws. However, organic compounds have unique characteristics such as high number, tetravalency of carbon, composition, linkage, melting and boiling points, stability, combustibility, origin, isomerism, and nature of reactions, necessitating separate study.
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