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What is the debated definition of an organic compound in chemistry?
What is the debated definition of an organic compound in chemistry?
The debated definition of an organic compound in chemistry is whether it contains carbon-hydrogen or carbon-carbon bonds, or simply contains carbon.
Give an example of an organic compound that is considered inorganic by some authors.
Give an example of an organic compound that is considered inorganic by some authors.
Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is considered inorganic by some authors.
What is the reason for the existence of millions of organic compounds?
What is the reason for the existence of millions of organic compounds?
The ability of carbon to catenate, forming chains with other carbon atoms, is the reason for the existence of millions of organic compounds.
Name a carbon-containing compound that is considered organic.
Name a carbon-containing compound that is considered organic.
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Why do the classification of some carbon-containing compounds as organic or inorganic vary from author to author?
Why do the classification of some carbon-containing compounds as organic or inorganic vary from author to author?
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