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Grade 9Organic Chemistry

what is an organic compound????why is co2 and carbonates inorganic????

Profile image of Shivam Bhagat
15 Years agoGrade 9
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Profile image of SAGAR SINGH - IIT DELHI
15 Years ago

Dear student,

Organic compounds are the complex compounds of carbon. Because carbon atoms bond to one another easily, the basis of most organic compounds is comprised of carbon chains that vary in length and shape. Hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen atoms are the most common atoms that are generally attached to the carbon atoms. Each carbon atom has 4 as its valence number which increases the complexity of the compounds that are formed. Since carbon atoms are able to create double and triple bonds with other atoms, it further also raises the likelihood for variation in the molecular make-up of organic compounds.