Chapter 12.1, Problem 2QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the given statements, the correct statement concerning organic compounds has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Organic compounds are the important basis of life.  They include gasoline, coal, dyes, and clothing fibers etc.  The compounds that are obtained from living organisms are termed as organic compounds and those obtained from the earth are known as inorganic compounds.  Organic compounds are found in earth also apart from living organisms.  All the organic compounds contain the element carbon.  Urea was synthesized in the laboratory which is an organic compound.

Compounds are classified into organic compounds and inorganic compounds.  Approximately there are about 10 million organic compounds but only 1.7 million inorganic compounds.  The ratio between organic and inorganic compounds is 6:1.