All organic compounds are primarily characterized by the presence of ____.
A) carbon
B) hydrogen
C) oxygen
D) nitrogen
E) phosphorus

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Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms. This carbon-hydrogen bond is the primary characteristic of all organic compounds. Oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus may also be present but are not essential for a compound to be considered organic.

All Organic Compounds Are Primarily Characterized by the Presence of ____