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What is the main reason behind the existence of millions of organic compounds?

The presence of a 'vital force' only found in living organisms.

The unique self-linkage properties of carbon. (correct)

The ability of carbon to form strong bonds with other atoms.

The ability of carbon to form stable rings and chains. (correct)

Which of the following compounds is NOT considered an organic compound?

CS₂ (correct)

C₆H₁₂O₆

CO₂

CH₄

The preparation of urea from an inorganic material disproved the:

Potassium cyanate formation

Vital Force Theory (correct)

Self-linkage property of carbon atoms

Water gas reaction

Which compound is formed by boiling ammonium cyanate with water?

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Which of the following represents a correct example of a metal carbonate?

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Vital Force Theory

The belief that organic compounds can only come from living matter.

Unique nature of carbon

Carbon's ability to form long chains and stable bonds with itself and other elements.

Friedrich Wöhler

The chemist who synthesized urea from inorganic materials, debunking the Vital Force Theory in 1828.

Potassium Cyanate Formation

Creating potassium cyanate by boiling ammonium cyanate with water.

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Water Gas Reaction

A chemical reaction where carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen to produce methane and water.

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Study Notes

Organic Chemistry

The study of hydrocarbons and their derivatives
Vital force theory (Berzelius 1815): Organic compounds are only prepared from living matter and cannot be prepared in a lab.
Disproving vital force theory: In 1828, Friedrich Wöhler prepared urea in the lab, forming urea from inorganic materials.

Characteristics of Organic Compounds

Unique nature of carbon atoms
Millions of organic compounds are known
Carbon atoms exhibit a unique self-linking property
Self-linking property: The ability of carbon atoms to bond to themselves and other atoms
Carbon forms long chains, branched chains, and rings
Forms stable single and multiple bonds with others atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, hydrogen, and phosphorus.

Specific Examples

NaCN (Metal Cyanide): R-C
N(H)4 C(N)O (Metal
KSCN (Metal Thiocyanate): R-CN
CS₂ (Carbon disulfide): These are not organic
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
CO (Carbon Monoxide)
Na₂CO₃ (Metal Carbonate)
NaHCO₃ (Metal Bicarbonate)
Na₂SO₄ (Metal Sulfate)

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Explore the fundamentals of organic chemistry, including the unique characteristics of carbon and its compounds. Learn about the historical context of theories like the vital force theory and the significant breakthrough by Friedrich Wöhler. This quiz covers examples of organic and inorganic compounds for a comprehensive understanding.