According to vital force theory:
Correct answer: B. organic compounds cannot be synthesized from inorganic compounds
- A. organic compounds can be synthesized from inorganic compounds
- B. organic compounds cannot be synthesized from inorganic compounds
- C. organic compounds can be synthesized by animals
- D. organic compounds can be synthesized by plants
Explanation
Vital force theory, proposed by Jöns Jacob Berzelius in the early 19th century, stated that:Organic compounds originated solely from living organisms (plants and animals).They possessed a unique "vital force" not present in inorganic compounds, which was responsible for their unique properties and formation.This "vital force" was believed to be beyond the capabilities of human intervention, making it impossible to synthesize organic compounds in the laboratory from inorganic materials.
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