Heterosynthesis

Heterosynthesis is a chemical reaction during which chemical bonds are formed between atoms of different chemical elements.

The term "heterosyndes" consists of two parts: the prefix "hetero-" and the Greek word "syndesis", which means "binding, connection". The prefix “hetero-” indicates that the reaction occurs between dissimilar atoms.

Heterosynthesis reactions underlie the production of most organic and inorganic compounds. Such reactions include, for example:

1. Formation of oxides when metal atoms combine with oxygen atoms.

2. Synthesis of hydrocarbons from carbon and hydrogen atoms.

3. The production of amines in the amination reaction, when a nitrogen atom is added to an organic compound.

4. Formation of complex compounds in which metal atoms bind to molecules of organic ligands.

Thus, heterosynthesis is a large group of reactions leading to the creation of chemical bonds between atoms of dissimilar elements and underlying the synthesis of most chemical substances.