C4 — Carbon and Its Compounds
Carbon and its Compounds is Chapter 4 of CBSE Class 10 Science and one of the most interesting yet most misunderstood chapters in the entire syllabus. Organic chemistry begins here — covalent bonds, hydrocarbons, ethanol, ethanoic acid, soaps and detergents — and most students find it overwhelming because the NCERT textbook jumps into complex terminology without building a proper foundation. This Texcellency book on Carbon and its Compounds builds that foundation from scratch, in simple language that any Class 10 student can follow independently.
What this CBSE Class 10 Carbon and its Compounds book covers: Why carbon forms so many compounds — the concept of covalent bonding explained simply. Hydrocarbons — saturated and unsaturated — with clear structural diagrams explained in words. Homologous series and functional groups — what they are and why they matter. Ethanol and ethanoic acid — properties, uses and reactions explained with everyday examples. Soaps and detergents — how they work and why, with the science made genuinely interesting. Nomenclature of carbon compounds — naming rules made logical and easy to remember.
Why this book makes Carbon and its Compounds easy: This is a chapter where NCERT language often loses students completely. Texcellency rewrites every concept using analogies from daily life — making abstract ideas like covalent bonding and functional groups feel logical and real. Students who read this book report that Carbon and its Compounds becomes one of their favourite chapters.
Who should buy this book: Class 10 CBSE students preparing for board exams 2027. Students who find organic chemistry confusing. Parents looking for a simple, self-study friendly science book. Students wanting to study without tuitions.
Based on the latest CBSE 2026-27 syllabus. Also available as part of the complete CBSE Class 10 Science Books Bundle — all 13 chapters at just ₹999.
