Which of the Following Statements is True of Organic Compounds

Question

Which of the following statements is true of organic compounds?
A) Only naturally occurring compounds are considered organic compounds.
B) Natural vitamin C has a higher boiling point than synthetic vitamin C.
C) Valium, Zoloft, and Prozac are examples of naturally occurring organic compounds.
D) Natural gas, petroleum, and coal are natural sources of organic compounds.

Accepted Answer

Natural gas, petroleum, and coal are all fossil fuels derived from the remains of once-living organisms, making them natural sources of organic compounds. Option A is incorrect because some organic compounds can be synthetically produced. Option B is incorrect because the boiling point of a compound is not determined solely by whether it is natural or synthetic. Option C is incorrect because Valium, Zoloft, and Prozac are all synthetic pharmaceutical drugs.