Hydrocarbons: Classification, Properties, Uses, Toxicity

Hydrocarbon

Hydrocarbons are organic chemical compounds entirely made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Hydrocarbons are naturally occurring substances that serve as the foundation for crude oil, natural gas, coal, and other vital energy sources. They are highly combustible, emitting carbon dioxide, water, and heat … Read more

Amide: Preparation, Types, Reactions, Uses

Amides

Amides are carboxylic acid derivatives of amines. A carboxylic acid has the -COOH group, and in amide, the -OH group of the carboxylic acid is substituted by the -NH2 (amino) group, resulting in the -CONH2 group. They are therefore compounds … Read more