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The vital force theory was disproved by which event?
The vital force theory was disproved by which event?
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The correct option is B Synthesis of urea
The vital force theory was disproved by the synthesis of urea in the lab by Friedrich Wohler.
The vital force theory was put forward by Berzelius. The theory states that there is a mysterious force in the body of living beings which leads to the synthesis of organic compounds. But the synthesis of urea in the lab meant that the 'vital force' was not required and therefore disproving the theory.
The vital force theory was disproved by the synthesis of urea in the lab by Friedrich Wohler.
The vital force theory was put forward by Berzelius. The theory states that there is a mysterious force in the body of living beings which leads to the synthesis of organic compounds. But the synthesis of urea in the lab meant that the 'vital force' was not required and therefore disproving the theory.
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