Differentiate between organic compounds and inorganic compounds of carbon.

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Organic compounds of carbon Inorganic compounds of carbon
Organic compounds of carbon are composed of mainly carbon linked with hydrogen and oxygen.
Inorganic compounds of carbon consist of carbon linked with either hydrogen, oxygen or some other metal.
2. Examples; food nutrients, carbohydrates, hydrocarbons, acids and alcohols. 2. Examples; carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and salts.

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Organic compounds of carbon	Inorganic compounds of carbon
Organic compounds of carbon are composed of mainly carbon linked with hydrogen and oxygen.	Inorganic compounds of carbon consist of carbon linked with either hydrogen, oxygen or some other metal.
2. Examples; food nutrients, carbohydrates, hydrocarbons, acids and alcohols.	2. Examples; carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and salts.