NCERT Science Chapter 4 : Carbon and its Compounds PDF
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Chapter 4: Carbon and its Compounds introduces the versatile element Carbon, which forms the basis of all life. The chapter explains Covalent Bonding and the unique ability of carbon to form long chains (catenation). Students explore the homologous series of hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes) and learn the IUPAC rules for nomenclature. Key functional groups like alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids are introduced. The chapter delves into the chemical properties of carbon compounds, focusing on combustion, oxidation, and addition reactions. It also covers the properties and uses of Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid, and explains the cleansing action of Soaps and Detergents through micelle formation.
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