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Question
Organic chemistry plays a key role in all walks of life. Discuss.
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Solution
- It is present in the production of soaps, shampoos, powders and perfumes.
- It is present in the food we eat like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, etc.
- Fuels like natural gas and petroleum are also organic compounds.
- Medicines, explosives, dyes and insecticides are all organic compounds.
- They provide clothing, e.g., cotton, silk, wool, etc.
- Thus, we can say that organic compounds play a key role in all walks of life.
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