What is one of the major uses of organic chemistry today?

A) The production of illegal drugs
B) The synthesis of new and different plastics
C) The discovery and synthesis of new pharmaceuticals
D) The production and synthesis of new mineral compounds

Organic Chemistry

The branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and synthesis of compounds that contain carbon.

Synthesis

Synthesis refers to the process of combining two or more components to produce a compound or complex whole, a common concept in chemistry for creating new substances.

Pharmaceuticals

Medicinal drugs manufactured for use in medical diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases.