Element that is backbone of organic molecules:

carbon

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hydrogen

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oxygen

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all of the above

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The correct option is B carbon
Organic chemistry based on compounds in which carbon is a central element. The properties of carbon make it the backbone of the organic molecules which form living matter. Carbon is a such a versatile element because it can form four covalent bonds.

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