Differences between Organic and Inorganic Compounds


 
 
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Differences between Organic and Inorganic Compounds

The properties of organic compounds are different from those of inorganic compounds.

Organic compounds

Inorganic compounds

1.  Organic compounds usually have characteristic colours  and distinct odours.

Inorganic compounds are generally colourless (except the compounds of Ni, Fe, etc.).

2.  They are generally volatile and have low melting and boiling points.

They are generally nonvolatile.Their melting and boiling points are relatively high.

3.  They usually do not dissolve in water.

Most inorganic compounds dissolve in water.

4.  They generally dissolve in organic solvents such as benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform or pyridine.

They generally do not dissolve in organic solvents.

5.  They catch fire easily, i.e., they are inflammable. They are usually non-inflammable.

6.  The nature of bonds in the molecules of organic compounds is covalent, i.e., these compounds are non-electrolytes.

Most inorganic compounds are ionic or electrovalent, i.e., they are electrolytes.

7. Example:- Carbohydrates, Proteins, fats, hydrocarbons etc.

7. Example :-Sodium chloride, brass, glass, carbonates, cyanides, cyanates, carbides, carbon dioxide, water etc.

 

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Question : 1

Organic compounds do not dissolve in which of the following?

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

Inorganic compounds are colourless except _________________________

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Inorganic compounds are usually used in_________________

Right Option : D
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