Which of the Following is an Example of an Organic

Question

Which of the following is an example of an organic compound?
A)H2O
B)NaCl
C)H2SO4
D)N2O
E)CH4

Accepted Answer

Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon atoms bonded to each other and to other elements, such as hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Choice E contains carbon and hydrogen atoms bonded together, making it an organic compound. Choices A, C, and D contain sulfur and/or oxygen atoms but do not contain carbon atoms, while choice B is an ionic compound comprised of sodium and chloride ions.