Organic Chemistry (Form 1). Flashcards
1
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What do organic compounds contain?
A
Organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen and sometimes nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus.
2
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Organic compounds are what kind of compounds?
A
Organic compounds are carbon-based compounds.
3
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Define organic compound.
A
Organic compounds contain carbon bonds in which at least one carbon atom is covalently linked to an atom of another type (usually hydrogen, oxygen or nitrogen).