Basic definitions for organic chemistry

Scope
Organic chemistry is a vast subject so it is easier to split it into small sections for study.
This is usually done by studying compounds which behave in a similar way because they
have a particular atom, or group of atoms, (FUNCTIONAL GROUP) in their structure.

Catenation
The ability to form bonds between atoms of the same element. Carbon catenates to
form chains and rings, with single, double and/or triple covalent bonds