Chapter 21, Problem 39A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The main characteristics of organic compound needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

A class of chemical compounds where one or more carbon atoms are bonded with other or to atoms of other elements, most commonly $\text{H, O, or N}$ via covalent bond is said to be organic compound.

Explanation of Solution

The main characteristics of organic compound are:

• All organic compound contain carbo.
• Soluble in non-polar solvents.
• Basis of many compounds that make up animals and plants.
• Most of them are covalently bonded.
• Combustible in nature.