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Carbon is not a compound, it is an element and so is inorganic.

However, all organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen.

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What compound is carbon found in?

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Is a compound with no carbon organic or non organic?

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Why isn't carbon dioxide considere an organic compound?

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How is an organic compound different from an organic compound?

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Is CH4 organic?

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Is CH4 considered an inorganic compound?

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What organic compound is water?

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What organic compound do not contain carbon?

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How many carbons does a compound need to be organic?

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