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How did organic compounds get there name. How is the world related to its meaning?

The term "organic" originally referred to compounds produced by living organisms. Over time, the definition evolved to include carbon-based compounds. This change reflects early beliefs that only living things could produce such compounds, but we now know that many non-living processes can create organic molecules as well.


What is an azamine?

An azamine is another name for an isodiazene, any of a specific class of organic nitrogen compounds related to carbenes.


What is another name for carbon compounds?

Another name for carbon compounds is organic compounds. These compounds are based on carbon and typically also contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and other elements. They are found in all living organisms and are essential for life.


What is the name of compounds that contains carbon?

They are termed organic compounds. Compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons and they are a subset of organic compounds.


What are complex compounds that contain carbon named?

The general name we give carbon-containing complex compounds is organic compounds, and there are literally tens of millions of them. In organic chemistry, we unlock the secrets of these amazing substances. To say that the field is large is an understatement. Wikipedia has more information, and a link is provided.


What is the name for organic compounds having single bonds?

"saturated"


What is the name for organic compounds having double bonds?

"unsaturated"


Are organic compounds the first carbon compounds that scientists studied?

Yes, organic compounds were among the first carbon compounds studied by scientists. Early chemists discovered that these compounds were mostly derived from living organisms, which led to the name "organic." Organic chemistry focuses on the properties and reactions of carbon-based compounds.


Carbon compound can alos be known as what other name?

Organic compounds


What is the name of the branch of chemistry dealing with carbon compounds?

Organic chimistry


What is the name of faimly members of carbon?

I think you mean organic compounds.


What is the name of the process where by sunlight converts inorganic material into organic compounds?

photosynthesis