ICSE Class 10 Answered
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.
Write any 4 points.