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Which definition of an organic compound is more inclusive?
Which definition of an organic compound is more inclusive?
- Any compound containing carbon-oxygen bonds
- Any compound containing carbon (correct)
- Any compound containing carbon-nitrogen bonds
- Any compound containing carbon-hydrogen or carbon-carbon bonds
Which compound is considered organic?
Which compound is considered organic?
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)
- Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
- Methane (CH4) (correct)
What characteristic of carbon contributes to the existence of millions of organic compounds?
What characteristic of carbon contributes to the existence of millions of organic compounds?
- Its ability to form chains with other carbon atoms (correct)
- Its ability to form strong metallic bonds
- Its ability to form covalent bonds with oxygen
- Its ability to form ionic bonds
Which compound is considered inorganic?
Which compound is considered inorganic?
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What is a point of debate among authors regarding the definition of organic compounds?
What is a point of debate among authors regarding the definition of organic compounds?
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