Question

Which of the following is not an organic compound?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

What is an organic compound?

$\to$ Organic compounds are any of a large class of chemical compounds in which one or more atoms of carbon are covalently linked to atoms of other elements, most commonly hydrogen, oxygen or nitrogen.

So, If we take look at the options,

$C{H}_{3}COOH\to$ Contains carbon

$C_2{H}_{5}OH\to$ Contains carbon

$HN{O}_3\to$ Does not contain carbon

$C_2{H}_4\to$ Contains carbon

Therefore, option (c) is correct.