Inorganic Compounds in Chemistry

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Which subfield of chemistry is concerned with the study of inorganic compounds?

  • Biochemistry
  • Inorganic chemistry (correct)
  • Organic chemistry
  • Physical chemistry

What is the starting point of modern organic chemistry often cited as?

  • Friedrich Wöhler's conversion of ammonium cyanate into urea (correct)
  • Friedrich Wöhler's conversion of urea into ammonium cyanate
  • Isolation of carbon dioxide
  • Discovery of carbon atoms

Which of the following is considered an inorganic compound?

  • Carbon monoxide (correct)
  • Ethanol
  • Graphite
  • Methane

What did Friedrich Wöhler's era believe characterized organic compounds?

<p>Vital spirit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes inorganic from organic chemistry?

<p>Absence of vitalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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