Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a false statement about organic chemistry?
7
views
22. Organic Chemistry
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Multiple Choice
Tetrachloroethane (C2H2Cl4) has been used as an industrial solvent to produce paint removers and pesticides. It is classified as an organic compound. Which feature of this molecule makes it organic?
A
C–Cl bond
B
H–Cl bond
C
C–H bond
D
Cl–Cl bond
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the definition of an organic compound: Organic compounds are primarily made of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, and often include other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens.
Identify the key structural feature of organic compounds: The presence of carbon-hydrogen (C–H) bonds is a defining characteristic of organic compounds.
Examine the molecular structure of tetrachloroethane (C2H2Cl4): This molecule contains carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and chlorine (Cl) atoms.
Determine which bond is characteristic of organic compounds: Among the bonds listed (C–Cl, H–Cl, C–H, Cl–Cl), the C–H bond is the one that signifies the molecule as organic.
Conclude that the presence of the C–H bond in tetrachloroethane is what classifies it as an organic compound.
Related Videos
Related Practice
