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

Diamonds are considered inorganic because they are formed through geological processes in the Earth's crust, primarily from carbon atoms subjected to high pressure and temperatures deep within the Earth. They do not contain any organic compounds.

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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 5

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

Answer 6

Diamond is organic as it is made of only carbon.

Answer 7

organic