I have to list 5 different organic compounds; list different types for each; name; structure; properties; and uses. I am a bit confused as to what an organic compound actually is. I know it must contain a carbon, but would vegetables or household foods be considered organic compounds? Thank you.

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I have to list 5 different organic compounds; list different types for each; name; structure; properties; and uses. I am a bit confused as to what an organic compound actually is.  I know it must contain a carbon, but would vegetables or household foods be considered organic compounds? Thank you.

bobpursley · Answer

organic compounds:
rubbing alcohol
gasoline
vegetable oil
butter
sucrose
starch
vitamins
tartaric acid
vinegar
maltose
corn syrup (dextrose)
High Fructose corn syrup (fructose)
honey (50:50 mix fructose:glucose)

Noura · Answer

An organic comound is a macro moleucle, which are large molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen that are made by smalled units