How do you recognize an organic compound?

Answer 1

All organic compounds contain carbon.

Answer 2

Organic compounds are typically compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds. They are often derived from living organisms and can be recognized by their molecular structure, which includes carbon atoms bonded to other atoms such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and others. Organic compounds also tend to have relatively low melting and boiling points compared to inorganic compounds.

Answer 3

You cannot without a chemical analysis of its composition. It is hard to tell a salt crystal from a sugar crystal simply by looking at it!