Carbon and its Compounds

Carbon and its compounds are fundamental to organic chemistry and play a crucial role in living organisms. Carbon can form four covalent bonds, allowing it to create a variety of structures, including chains, rings, and complex molecules. The study includes hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes) and substituted compounds, which contain functional groups. Carbon compounds are vital in fields like biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and materials science, highlighting their importance in both nature and industrial applications.