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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) and carbon dioxide (CO2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What varies from author to author in the definition of organic versus inorganic compounds?

    <p>Whether some carbon-containing compounds are organic or inorganic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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