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What do many authors consider an organic compound to be in chemistry?
What do many authors consider an organic compound to be in chemistry?
- Any compound containing carbon-hydrogen or carbon-carbon bonds (correct)
- Any compound containing only hydrogen
- Any compound containing carbon-oxygen bonds
- Any compound containing only carbon
Which compound is considered organic according to the text?
Which compound is considered organic according to the text?
- Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
- Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)
- Methane (CH4) (correct)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
What is a characteristic of carbon that contributes to the formation of organic compounds?
What is a characteristic of carbon that contributes to the formation of organic compounds?
- Ability to form ionic compounds easily
- Ability to exist in multiple oxidation states
- Ability to form chains with other carbon atoms (correct)
- Ability to form bonds with any element
Which compounds are considered inorganic according to the text?
Which compounds are considered inorganic according to the text?
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What varies from author to author in the definition of organic versus inorganic compounds?
What varies from author to author in the definition of organic versus inorganic compounds?
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