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What characteristic do all organic compounds have in common?
All organic compounds have carbon as a common characteristic.
Is CaCl2 an organic compound?
No, CaCl2 (calcium chloride) is not an organic compound. It is an inorganic compound composed of calcium and chlorine ions. Organic compounds are typically composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
What percent of all compounds are organic?
Approximately 95% of all known compounds are organic. Organic compounds are based on carbon and are commonly found in living organisms.
What is the IUPAC naming convention for organic compounds containing a nitrogen atom?
The IUPAC naming convention for organic compounds containing a nitrogen atom involves using the prefix "amino" before the parent chain name and specifying the position of the nitrogen atom with a number.
Is hydrogen part of all organic compounds?
No, hydrogen is not part of all organic compounds. While hydrogen is commonly found in organic molecules, there are some organic compounds that do not contain hydrogen, such as organometallic compounds or compounds containing only carbon and oxygen.
