Chapter 21, Problem 2E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The definition of the original and modern organic chemistry is to be compared and the changes are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The original definition of organic chemistry consists of the class of compounds that are derived from plants, animals and living organisms and are not harmful to our body. They are prepared by the natural process from living organisms. On the other hand, the modern definition of organic chemistry consists of the class of compounds that has carbon-hydrogen bond or carbon-carbon long chains in their structure.