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What is an "organic compound"?

A) A compound found only in living things
B) A compound containing carbon (usually bonded to hydrogen)
C) Any natural compound
D) A compound without carbon

Explanation

Organic chemistry studies carbon-containing compounds (usually with C-H bonds). Exceptions: CO₂, carbonates, cyanides.

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