Chemistry
Write any four properties of organic compounds that distinguish them from inorganic compounds.
Answer
| Characteristics | Organic compounds | Inorganic compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of carbon | Carbon is necessary element in every organic compound | Carbon is not an essential element in inorganic compound |
| Solubility in water | They generally do not dissolve in water. | They generally dissolve in water. |
| Solubility in organic solvents | They dissolve in organic solvents like alcohol, benzene and chloroform. | All inorganic compounds do not dissolve in organic solvents. |
| Melting and boiling point | They have low m.p. and b.p. and easily decompose on heating. | They have high m.p. and b.p. and usually do not decompose on heating. |