Chapter 10, Problem 10.39AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical formula represents organic or inorganic compound has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Organic and Inorganic Compound:

The carbon and hydrogen element present in a compound is known as organic compounds.  Some compounds contain carbon atom are not organic compound.  Example: Sodium bicarbonate $\left({\text{NaHCO}}_{\text{3}}\right)$, carbon dioxide $\left({\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}\right)$.

The compound that do not contain carbon and hydrogen element is known as inorganic compound.