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Class 11 Chemistry Practice Test: Organic Chemistry - Classification of Organic Compounds — Flashcards

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1. Classification of Organic Compounds based on the structure:
Acyclic or open chain compounds
Cyclic or closed chain compounds

2. Classification of Organic Compounds based on the functional groups
A functional group can be defined as a process in which a molecule receives its characteristic chemical properties from one or group of atoms that exist in the molecule.

FYI: Most organic compounds making up our cells and body belong to one of four classes: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the other name for acyclic compounds?
Aliphatic
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