In this unit you have studied about the basic features of the covalent bond which is the bond occurring in all the compounds of carbon and is responsible for the formation of organic compounds. The formation of simple organic compounds is explained by using the concept of hybridization. As these organic compounds are conveniently studied by grouping the similar compounds together in a class, classification of organic compounds has been dealt with in detail. The nomenclature of various classes of the organic compounds is also discussed using simple examples.
