Are diamonds organic or inorganic

Answer 1

Organic chemistry is defined as the study of compounds containing carbon. Further, at least one of the carbon atoms is bonded to an atom of another type-commonly Nitrogen, Hydrogen, or Oxygen.

However, in this case, a diamond is a mineral, and it is in fact NOT considered organic. They are pure carbon arranged in a tetrahedral lattice structure, bonded to nothing but other carbon atoms.

A diamond is an allotrope of carbon-meaning that the carbon atoms found in it are in a different form than that generally found in other forms of carbon (Such as coal, graphite, or fullerenes.) Additionally, diamonds do not meet any of the other traits of organic compounds-flammability, solubility in nonpolar solvents, etc. Specifically, any mineral is inorganic.

Answer 2

All carbon compounds are classified as organic. Diamond is formed from coal, which is an organic substance.

Answer 3

The study of carbon and its compounds is called organic chemistry. Diamond is an allotrope of carbon hence it can be called an organic substance.

Answer 4

Organic molecules contain atoms of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. Diamonds contain only atoms of Carbon.

Answer 5

Diamond is organic as it is made of only carbon.

Answer 6

organic