how is an organic compound different from an inorganic compound

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abb0t · Answer

organic compounds consist of primarily of carbon and hydrogen, while inorganic contain atoms other than carbon or hydrogen. 

For example, $\sf \color{red}{CH_3}$ would be an organic compound. As well as $\sf \color{red}{CH_3CH_2OH}$. 
On the other hand, compounds such as: $\sf \color{purple}{MoCl_5}$ and $\sf \color{orange}{CO_2}$ as well as $\sf \color{blue}{H_2O}$ are considered inorganic because they lack both carbon and hydrogen.

anonymous · Answer

okay so organic compounds contain carbon atoms bonded to other atoms. thank you

abb0t · Answer

Yes. H$_3$C-CH$_3$ or H$_2$C=CH$_2$-CH$_3$-C$_n$H$_{2n+2}$