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]]. |