Organic compounds can be found in coal, which is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and organic matter that underwent geological processes over millions of years.
Organic compounds are abundant in petroleum, a naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbons that is formed from the decomposition of marine organisms over millions of years and extracted from underground reservoirs.
Organic compounds are present in natural gas, a fossil fuel composed mainly of methane (CH4) and other hydrocarbons, formed from the decomposition of organic matter in ancient deposits of plants and microorganisms.
Organic compounds are synthesized by plants through photosynthesis, where they convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and other organic molecules, making plants a significant source of organic compounds in nature.
Organic compounds can also be synthesized in the laboratory through various chemical reactions, allowing researchers to create specific organic compounds for a wide range of applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, materials, and agriculture.