Question

Identify the element in C6H12O6 that allows it to be classified as an organic compound.

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon (C)

Explanation:

Organic chemistry is generally defined as the chemistry of carbon compounds. In order words, organic compounds are those compounds that contain carbon.

However, one characteristic of organic compounds is that in organic compounds, carbon links to itself to form long chains. This property is known as catenation. When we look at the compound. There are six carbon to carbon linkages. This is typical of organic compounds. Hence the substance is an organic compound.