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Discuss sources of organic compounds.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 13 Apr, 2016, 09:58: AM
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Sources of organic compounds:

1) Plants: Compounds like sugar, starch and cellulose, as well as several drugs, are obtained from plants.

2) Animals: Urea, proteins, fats, etc., are obtained from animals.

3) Coal: Destructive distillation of coal produces benzene, toluene, naphthalene, dyes, drugs, perfumes, etc.

4) Petroleum: A large number of organic compounds, like gasoline, fuel gases, petrol, naphtha, etc., are obtained by fermentation.

5) Fermentation: Compounds like ethyl alcohol and acetic acid are obtained by fermentation.

6) Wood: Methyl alcohol, acetone, etc., are obtained by destructive distillation of wood.

7) Synthetic Methods: Most organic compounds are synthesized in the laboratory.

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Answered by | 13 Apr, 2016, 11:58: AM
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