organic chemistry2011.ppt

Chapter 2 Organic Chemistry Introduction to organic chemistry 18th century Organic Those derived from living organisms-those containing the “vital force” Inorganic Compounds derived from minerals-those lacking the “vital force” Introduction to organic chemistry In 1828, a Germany chemist, Fr?edrich W?hler, produced an organic compound called urea, which was identical to natural urea. Ammonium cyanate urea An inorganic an organic compound compound 2.1 Some significant organic chemical terms 2.1.1 Terms related to the atomic and molec