What is an "organic compound"?

A A compound found only in living things

B A compound containing carbon (usually bonded to hydrogen)

C Any natural compound

D A compound without carbon

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Organic chemistry studies carbon-containing compounds (usually with C-H bonds). Exceptions: CO₂, carbonates, cyanides.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is an "organic compound"?" is Option B: A compound containing carbon (usually bonded to hydrogen).

The other options — A) A compound found only in living things, C) Any natural compound, D) A compound without carbon — are incorrect for this IB Exam Prep question. As explained above: Organic chemistry studies carbon-containing compounds (usually with C-H bonds). Exceptions: CO₂, carbonates, cyanides.

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What is an "organic compound"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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