Which of the following are amongst the few carbon-containing compounds NOT classified as organic?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Cyanides.
Cyanides are amongst the few carbon-containing compounds NOT classified as organic.
Organic compound:
- An organic compound is generally any chemical compound that contains carbon linked with other carbons.
- Nucleic Acid, Propane, and Methane are organic compounds.
Cyanide is categorized as an inorganic compound, it contains the cyano group. In inorganic cyanides, the cyanide group is present as the anion CN−.