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Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

What Carbon compounds covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Carbon as a Versatile Element.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Carbon compounds

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1. Carbon as a Versatile Element

  • Carbon has atomic number 6 and electronic configuration 2,4.
  • Carbon has 4 electrons in its valence shell, so its valency is 4.
  • Carbon does not form C4+ or C4- ions easily because such ions are unstable due to the small size and high net charge.
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2. Hydrocarbons, Saturated and Unsaturated Compounds

  • Hydrocarbons contain only carbon and hydrogen.
  • Methane is the smallest hydrocarbon and has formula CH4.
  • Saturated hydrocarbons have only single bonds between carbon atoms.
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3. Homologous Series and Functional Groups

  • A homologous series is a series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties.
  • While moving from one member to the next in a homologous series, one methylene unit (-CH2-) is added.
  • The molecular mass increases by 14 u.
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4. Nomenclature of Carbon Compounds

  • IUPAC is the International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry.
  • IUPAC names have three parts: prefix, parent, and suffix.
  • The parent name comes from the longest carbon chain.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Carbon compounds are compounds built around carbon atoms that form a vast family through covalent bonding, catenation, functional groups, homologous series, reactions, and polymers.

Carbon as a versatile elementHydrocarbonsSaturated and unsaturated compoundsIsomerismFunctional groupsHomologous seriesIUPAC nomenclatureChemical properties

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What are the important topics in Carbon compounds for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Carbon compounds include Carbon as a Versatile Element, Hydrocarbons, Saturated and Unsaturated Compounds, Homologous Series and Functional Groups, Nomenclature of Carbon Compounds. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Carbon compounds for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Carbon compounds. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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