3-DifferenceOrganicandInorganic

Question : Which of the following is true regarding the difference/comparison between organic and inorganic compounds?

a) Organic compounds react more slowly and require higher temperatures for reaction , undergo more complex reactions and produce more side products.

b) Organic compounds have higher melting and boiling points and are generally soluble in water.

c) Organic compounds are more stable and there- fore do not decompose on heating to other compounds.

d) Organic compounds are lesser in number.

Answer a) is the best fit answer

Explaination

In general, ↓organic compounds

1) react more slowly and require higher temperatures for reaction;

2) undergo more complex reactions and produce more side products;

3) have lower melting and boiling points and are generally insoluble in water;

4) are less stable and therefore often decompose on heating to compounds of lower energy content;

5) are classified into families of compounds such as alcohols, which have similar reactive groups and chemical properties; and

6) are far more numerous than inorganic compounds.