Question

what do you mean by 'heteroatom'? give one example. write the name and formula of an organic compound containing heteroatom

Answer 1

In organic chemistry, heteroatoms are elements that replace one or more hydrogen or carbon atoms in an organic compound, such that the overall valency remains satisfied.

Pyridine is a heterocyclic compound and the heteroatom is nitrogen.

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