Organic vs. Inorganic Compounds

Are universally considered inorganic

Do not contain carbon

Contain only carbon and oxygen

Contain carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bonds (correct)

Hydrogen cyanide

Alkanes (correct)

Carbonate ion

Carbon tetrachloride

Their ability to form chains with other carbon atoms (correct)

Their simple structure

Their exclusion from inorganic compounds

Their lack of reactivity

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