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Which invention allowed scientists to view microorganisms and establish the germ theory?
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Who is credited with developing the first system of classifying organic compounds based on their functional groups?
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Friedrich Wöhler
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August Kekulé
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Robert Bunsen
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Jöns Jacob Berzelius
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To understand the development of organic chemistry, it's important to recognize the contributions of early chemists.
Jöns Jacob Berzelius is credited with developing the first system of classifying organic compounds based on their functional groups.
Berzelius introduced the concept of isomerism and catalysis, which are fundamental to organic chemistry.
He also developed a system of chemical notation that is the precursor to the modern system used today.
Understanding the historical context of these developments helps appreciate the evolution of organic chemistry as a science.
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