Question

Differentiate between organic and inorganic compounds.

Answer 1

Organic compounds	Inorganic compounds
Organic compounds are compounds having carbon and hydrogen atoms in the structure with other atoms.	Inorganic compounds are compounds that do not have carbon atoms in their structure.
Organic compounds exist in the form of covalent molecules, thus are non-electrolytes in nature.	Inorganic compounds are ionic in nature thus are electrolytes in nature.
Organic compounds have low melting and boiling points.	Inorganic compounds have a high melting point.
Organic compounds do not dissolve in water.	Inorganic compounds usually dissolve in water.
Example - methane $\left({\mathrm{CH}}_4\right)$, ethane $\left({\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_6\right)$ , propane $\left({\mathrm{C}}_3{\mathrm{H}}_8\right)$, acetic acid $\left({\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}\right)$, proteins, alcohol, fats, oils etc.	Example - common salt, marble, carbon dioxide $\left({\mathrm{CO}}_2\right)$, ammonia $\left({\mathrm{NH}}_3\right)$, sulphuric acid $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4\right)$, washing soda $\left({\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3\right)$, baking soda $\left({\mathrm{Na}}_2{\mathrm{CO}}_3\right)$, etc.