Which of the Following is True of Organic Compounds

Question

Which of the following is true of organic compounds?
A) Most organic compounds are gases, liquids, or low-melting solids.
B) Approximately 5% of all known compounds are organic compounds.
C) Most organic compounds are gases, liquids, or low-melting solids, and approximately 5% of all known compounds are organic compounds.
D) None of these,

Accepted Answer

Organic compounds, which are primarily made up of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements, tend to have lower melting points than inorganic compounds. This characteristic makes them more likely to be gases, liquids, or solids that melt at lower temperatures.