Hermann Kolbe's synthesis of an organic compound, acetic acid, from inorganic substances that had been prepared directly from pure elements was a significant milestone for what reason?

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Kolbe's synthesis of acetic acid from inorganic compounds showed that organic compounds could be synthesized from inorganic compounds, which was a significant step in disproving the theory of vitalism, which stated that organic compounds could only be produced by living organisms. Therefore, choice E, which states that Kolbe's synthesis both proved that organic compounds could be synthesized from inorganic compounds and disproved the concept of vitalism, is the most accurate choice.

Hermann Kolbe's Synthesis of an Organic Compound, Acetic Acid, from Inorganic