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Who is credited with the laboratory synthesis of urea?
Who is credited with the laboratory synthesis of urea?
- Wöhler (correct)
- Lavoisier
- Berzelius
- Oparin
Who is associated with the theory of bonding called valence theory?
Who is associated with the theory of bonding called valence theory?
- Scheele
- Kekule (correct)
- Couper
- Miller
Which century saw the belief in a 'vital force' in natural synthesis of organic chemicals?
Which century saw the belief in a 'vital force' in natural synthesis of organic chemicals?
- 19th century (correct)
- 18th century
- 16th century
- 20th century
Who developed analytical methods for determination of elemental composition?
Who developed analytical methods for determination of elemental composition?
Which scientist proposed the theory of a 'vital force' directing natural synthesis of organic chemicals?
Which scientist proposed the theory of a 'vital force' directing natural synthesis of organic chemicals?
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Who synthesized urea in the lab?
Who synthesized urea in the lab?
Wöhler is credited with the laboratory synthesis of urea, a pivotal moment in disproving vitalism.
Whose theory is valence?
Whose theory is valence?
Kekule is associated with valence theory, which explains how atoms combine to form molecules.
Vital force belief century?
Vital force belief century?
The 19th century was the era when the belief in a 'vital force' was prominent in organic chemistry.
Who analyzed elements?
Who analyzed elements?
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Who proposed 'vital force'?
Who proposed 'vital force'?
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Study Notes
Laboratory Synthesis of Urea
- Friedrich Wöhler is credited with the laboratory synthesis of urea, a milestone in the field of organic chemistry.
Valence Theory
- The theory of bonding called valence theory is associated with Edward Frankland.
Vital Force Theory
- The 19th century saw a widespread belief in a 'vital force' that directed the natural synthesis of organic chemicals.
Theory of Vital Force
- Georges Cuvier proposed the theory of a 'vital force' directing the natural synthesis of organic chemicals.
Analytical Chemistry
- Justus von Liebig developed analytical methods for the determination of elemental composition, significantly advancing the field of analytical chemistry.
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