How to convert an organic compound to another organic substance

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There are many methods to convert organic substance to another organic substance. Few examples are mentioned below.

1. Addition reactions: The reaction  in which in which one or more reactants combine to form an adduct/product.
Hydrogenation  of vegetable oils  , is an example of addition reaction. In this reaction Hydrogen is added to a double bond


2. Elimination reactions:
The reactions in which a reactant breaks down into products by removal of an atom or a molecule.
The elimination reactions are reverse of addition reactions.
The Dehydration of alcohol is an example of elimination reaction , where a water molecule is eliminated.



3. Substitution reactions: A substitution reaction takes place when there is exchange of elements in the reactants.
Chlorination of methane is an example of substitution reaction.
CH₄+ Cl₂ $\to$   CH₃Cl + HCl

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