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What do many authors consider an organic compound to be in chemistry?

Any compound containing carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen

Any compound containing carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bonds (correct)

Any compound containing carbon and halides

Any compound containing only carbon and hydrogen

Why do some compounds containing carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen pose a debate on whether they are organic or inorganic?

Because they are not synthesized in organic chemistry

Due to the variation in definitions by different authors (correct)

Because they do not form chains with other carbon atoms

Because they lack carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bonds

What is a characteristic property of organic compounds due to carbon's ability?

Formation of chains with other carbon atoms (correct)

High reactivity with halides

Strong affinity for nitrogen and oxygen

Low stability at room temperature

Why are a few classes of carbon-containing compounds and exceptions generally considered inorganic?

For historical reasons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the study of the properties, reactions, and syntheses of organic compounds comprise?

Organic chemistry (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which compounds are generally considered inorganic due to historical reasons?

Carbonate salts and cyanide salts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the discipline known as the study of the properties, reactions, and syntheses of organic compounds?

Organic chemistry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that leads to the debate on whether certain carbon-containing compounds are organic or inorganic?

The definition of 'organic' versus 'inorganic' (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which carbon-containing compounds are considered organic?

Compounds that contain carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bonds (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are some carbon-containing compounds like carbon tetrachloride and certain compounds of carbon with nitrogen and oxygen considered inorganic?

They lack carbon-hydrogen and carbon-carbon bonds (C) Signup and view all the answers

Organic vs

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Questions and Answers

What do many authors consider an organic compound to be in chemistry?

Why do some compounds containing carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen pose a debate on whether they are organic or inorganic?

What is a characteristic property of organic compounds due to carbon's ability?

Why are a few classes of carbon-containing compounds and exceptions generally considered inorganic?

What does the study of the properties, reactions, and syntheses of organic compounds comprise?

Which compounds are generally considered inorganic due to historical reasons?

What is the discipline known as the study of the properties, reactions, and syntheses of organic compounds?

What is the main factor that leads to the debate on whether certain carbon-containing compounds are organic or inorganic?

Which carbon-containing compounds are considered organic?

Why are some carbon-containing compounds like carbon tetrachloride and certain compounds of carbon with nitrogen and oxygen considered inorganic?

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