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An '''organic compound''' is any [[compound]] that contains the [[element]] [[carbon]] covalently bonded to another element. There is a small group of inorganic carbon-containing compounds that includes the [[Carbide|carbides]], [[Carbonate|carbonates]], and [[cyanide]]. <ref>http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/431954/organic-compound</ref> The study of these compounds is called [[organic chemistry]]. | An '''organic compound''' is any [[compound]] that contains the [[element]] [[carbon]] covalently bonded to another element. There is a small group of inorganic carbon-containing compounds that includes the [[Carbide|carbides]], [[Carbonate|carbonates]], and [[cyanide]]. <ref>http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/431954/organic-compound</ref> The study of these compounds is called [[organic chemistry]]. | ||
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An organic compound is any compound that contains the element carbon covalently bonded to another element. There is a small group of inorganic carbon-containing compounds that includes the carbides, carbonates, and cyanide. [1] The study of these compounds is called organic chemistry.