All of the following compounds are organic except:
Correct answer: A. KOCN
- A. KOCN
- B. C6H5OH
- C. CH3COOCH
- D. CH3OH
Explanation
Organic compound is any of a large class of chemical compounds in which one or more atoms of carbon are covalently linked to atoms of other elements, most commonly hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen. The few carbon-containing compounds not classified as organic include carbides, carbonates, and cyanides. The study of the properties, reactions, and syntheses of organic compounds comprise the discipline known as organic chemistry.Examples of organic compounds are carbohydrates, fats (lipids), proteins, and nucleic acids, which are the basis for the molecules of life. Organic compounds also include petroleum and natural gas, which are the main components of fossil fuels.Inorganic compounds do not contain any C-H bond or functional group directly attached to carbon for example, KOCN, HCN and iodine etc.Options B,C and D have direct C-H bond making them organic.
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