1.1有机化学及其发展历史和趋势 a Wohlers synthesis led to the realization that molecules found in nature can be described handled, and synthesized in the same way as minerals and metals. What an astounding insight----that atoms and molecules move freely between the living and nonliving worlds, that the living and nonliving share fundamental attributes that can be studied. With this discovery, organic chemistry was born1.1 有机化学及其发展历史和趋势 ◼ Wohler’s synthesis led to the realization that molecules found in nature can be described, handled, and synthesized in the same way as minerals and metals. What an astounding insight----that atoms and molecules move freely between the living and nonliving worlds, that the living and nonliving share fundamental attributes that can be studied. With this discovery, organic chemistry was born