Question

Which of the following represents an organic compound? A. CN B. CH4 C. NaCl D. H2O?

Answer 1

CH4 Methane which is the prototypical organic molecule and the others are chemical not sure about water

Answer 2

Answer: Option (B) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A compound that contains both carbon and hydrogen atoms is known as an organic compound.

For example, $CH_{4}$ is an organic compound.

Whereas a compound that does not contain a carbon and hydrogen atom is known as an inorganic compound.

For example, $H_{2}O$, CN, NaCl is an inorganic compound.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options $CH_{4}$ represents an organic compound.