Question

what is hetero atom​

Answer 1

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carbon reacts with other atoms like oxygen,sulphur,nitrogen and halogens.These can replace hydrogen atoms from hydrocarbon chains so that the valency of carbon remains satisfied. These atoms are called heteroatoms

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Answer 2

In chemistry, a heteroatom (from Ancient Greek heteros, "different", + atomos, "uncut") is, strictly, any atom that is not carbon or hydrogen.