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What distinguishes organic chemistry from inorganic chemistry?
What distinguishes organic chemistry from inorganic chemistry?
- Presence of carbon in organic compounds (correct)
- Absence of carbon in inorganic compounds
- Organic compounds always contain hydrogen
- Inorganic compounds contain heteroatoms
How many valence electrons does a stable carbon atom possess?
How many valence electrons does a stable carbon atom possess?
- Four (correct)
- Two
- Five
- Three
Which of the following elements is NOT commonly found as a heteroatom in organic compounds?
Which of the following elements is NOT commonly found as a heteroatom in organic compounds?
- Iron (Fe) (correct)
- Nitrogen (N)
- Oxygen (O)
- Phosphorus (P)
What characteristic of carbon allows it to form many different compounds?
What characteristic of carbon allows it to form many different compounds?
What is the statement by William Brande emphasizing regarding organic and inorganic chemistry?
What is the statement by William Brande emphasizing regarding organic and inorganic chemistry?
Why is carbon considered unique in its ability to form diverse compounds?
Why is carbon considered unique in its ability to form diverse compounds?
Who was the first to express the difference in behavior between 'organic' and 'inorganic' substances?
Who was the first to express the difference in behavior between 'organic' and 'inorganic' substances?
What did Michel Chevreul find in early 1816 that challenged the notion of 'vital force' in organic compounds?
What did Michel Chevreul find in early 1816 that challenged the notion of 'vital force' in organic compounds?
What organic substance was converted into others without the intervention of a vital force?
What organic substance was converted into others without the intervention of a vital force?
In 1828, Friedrich Wöhler discovered that 'inorganic' salt ammonium cyante can be converted into which 'organic' substance?
In 1828, Friedrich Wöhler discovered that 'inorganic' salt ammonium cyante can be converted into which 'organic' substance?
What term did early chemists use to describe the peculiar 'vital force' in organic compounds?
What term did early chemists use to describe the peculiar 'vital force' in organic compounds?
Which chemist is credited with finding that soap could be separated into several pure organic compounds?
Which chemist is credited with finding that soap could be separated into several pure organic compounds?
