Although carbon dioxide contains carbon,it is not considered an "organic" compound because ____.
A) it is not found in the earth's crust
B) it is not present in living cells
C) the carbon atom is not bonded to at least one hydrogen atom
D) the carbons are not in chains or rings
E) it is too small

Question

Although carbon dioxide contains carbon,it is not considered an "organic" compound because ____.  
A) it is not found in the earth's crust
B) it is not present in living cells
C) the carbon atom is not bonded to at least one hydrogen atom
D) the carbons are not in chains or rings
E) it is too small

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Organic compounds are defined as compounds that contain carbon bonded to at least one hydrogen atom. Carbon dioxide only contains carbon bonded to oxygen atoms, so it is not considered organic.

Although Carbon Dioxide Contains Carbon,it Is Not Considered an "Organic