Basic chemistry

 NOMENCLATURE  Mainly three systems are adopted for naming an organic compound - Common names or Trivial system  Derived system   IUPAC system or Jeneva system Trivial System : Initially organic compounds are named on the basis of source from which they were obtained for  S.no  Organic Compound  Trivial Name  Source  1. CH 3 OH   Wood spirit or Methyl spirit Obtained by destructive distillation of wood   2. NH 2 CONH 2    urea   obtained from urine   3.   CH 4  Marsh gas (fire damp) It was produce in marshy places   4. CH 3 COOH   vinegar  obtained from acetum- i.e vinegar    5.    Oxalic acid  obtai...