Question

Write down Broad classification of Organic compounds with example (Based on carbon skeleton).

Answer 1

Organic compounds can be classified by the nature of their carbon framework into:

• Acyclic (open‐chain) compounds – e.g. straight chain alkanes like n‑hexane, branched alkanes like isobutane.
• Cyclic compounds – e.g. cycloalkanes like cyclohexane, aromatic compounds like benzene.

Answer 2

Organic compounds are broadly classified based on their carbon skeleton into acyclic (open-chain) and cyclic compounds. Acyclic compounds include straight-chain and branched alkanes, while cyclic compounds include cycloalkanes and aromatic compounds.