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Which of the following best describes the definition of an organic compound?
Which of the following best describes the definition of an organic compound?
- A chemical compound containing carbon and nitrogen atoms
- A chemical compound containing carbon-hydrogen or carbon-carbon bonds (correct)
- A chemical compound containing carbon and hydrogen atoms
- A chemical compound containing only carbon-carbon bonds
Which compound is considered organic based on the provided information?
Which compound is considered organic based on the provided information?
- Methane (CH4) (correct)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
- Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)
Why are some carbon-containing compounds considered inorganic?
Why are some carbon-containing compounds considered inorganic?
- Due to the presence of carbon-hydrogen bonds
- Due to the presence of carbon-carbon bonds
- Due to the absence of carbon-hydrogen or carbon-carbon bonds (correct)
- Due to the absence of carbon atoms
What characteristic of carbon contributes to the existence of millions of organic compounds?
What characteristic of carbon contributes to the existence of millions of organic compounds?
Which compounds are considered inorganic based on the provided information?
Which compounds are considered inorganic based on the provided information?
Which of the following is a reason for the varying definitions of organic compounds?
Which of the following is a reason for the varying definitions of organic compounds?
Why are compounds like methane considered organic?
Why are compounds like methane considered organic?
Which carbon-containing compound is considered inorganic?
Which carbon-containing compound is considered inorganic?
What contributes to the existence of millions of organic compounds?
What contributes to the existence of millions of organic compounds?
Which of the following is a debated topic among authors in the field of chemistry?
Which of the following is a debated topic among authors in the field of chemistry?
Which of the following is a debated topic in the definition of organic compounds?
Which of the following is a debated topic in the definition of organic compounds?
Which type of compounds are considered organic according to the text?
Which type of compounds are considered organic according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of an inorganic compound as per the text?
Which of the following is an example of an inorganic compound as per the text?
What is the reason for the classification of alkanes as organic compounds?
What is the reason for the classification of alkanes as organic compounds?
Why are certain compounds of carbon with nitrogen and oxygen considered inorganic?
Why are certain compounds of carbon with nitrogen and oxygen considered inorganic?
