Which of these substances is/are not an organic compound?
I. Alcohol
II. Aspirin
III. Gasoline
IV. Table salt

Question

Which of these substances is/are  not an organic compound?
I. Alcohol
II. Aspirin
III. Gasoline
IV. Table salt

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon atoms. Alcohol (I) and aspirin (II) both contain carbon atoms and are therefore organic compounds. Gasoline (III) contains hydrocarbons, which are compounds made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms and are also considered organic compounds. Table salt (IV), on the other hand, does not contain carbon and is therefore not an organic compound.

Which of These Substances Is/are Not an Organic Compound