Classify whether the given substance is organic or inorganic.

Question

Directions: Classify whether the given substance is organic or inorganic.

1. Methanol, CH3OH 4. Methane, CH4

2. Sulfuric acid, H2SO4 5. Limestone, CaCO3

3. Glucose, C6H12O6 6. Baking soda, NaHCO3

Answer 1

1. Methanol, CH3OH - organic

2. Sulfuric acid, H2SO4 - inorganic

3. Glucose, C6H12O6 - organic

4. Methane, CH4 - organic

5. Limestone, CaCO3 - inorganic

6. Baking soda, NaHCO3 - inorganic

All organic compounds are carbon based and covalently bonded. Option #2 does not contain any molecules of carbon and therefore it cannot be considered organic. Options #5 and 6 do contain carbon, but each compound has ionic bonds. In option #5 Ca²⁺ is ionically bonded to CO3^2- and therefore it cannot be considered organic in nature. Similarly in option #6 Na⁺ is ionically bonded to HCO3^-. Options #1, 3, and 4 are carbon based and contain only covalent bonds and therefore are organic in nature. Hope this helps!