Consider the following compounds: Water Carbon dioxide Carbon monoxide Which of the above is/are organic compound/compounds? [A] 2 & 3 Only [B] 1 Only [C] 1, 2 & 3 [D] None Show Answer
Compounds of carbon are classified as organic when carbon is bound to hydrogen. Carbon compounds such as carbides (e.g., silicon carbide [SiC2]), some carbonates (e.g., calcium carbonate [CaCO3]), some cyanides (e.g., sodium cyanide [NaCN]), graphite, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide are classified as inorganic.
