Chapter 4: Q4-1TYU (page 56)
Organic chemistry is currently defined as
(A) the study of compounds made only by living cells.
(B) the study of carbon compounds.
(C) the study of natural (as opposed to synthetic) compounds.
(D) the study of hydrocarbons.
Short Answer
(A) The statement 鈥渢he study of compounds made only by living cells.鈥 isfalse.
(B) The statement 鈥渢he study of carbon compounds.鈥 istrue.
(C) The statement 鈥渢he study of natural (as opposed to synthetic) compounds.鈥 isfalse.
(D) The statement 鈥渢he study of hydrocarbons.鈥 is false.