Carbon containing compounds are organic compounds. For examples: food, clothes, medicine, fuel etc.
Organic Chemistry
The branch of chemistry that deals with carbon containing compounds is known as Organic Chemistry.
Few exceptions: CO, CO2, CS2, Na2CO3, NaHCO3 and KCN etc.
Difference between organic and inorganic compounds
Organic compounds | Inorganic compounds | ||
1 | Low melting points | 1 | High melting points |
2 | Low boiling points | 2 | High boiling points |
3 | Low solubility in water, high solubility in non-polar solvent. | 3 | High solubility in water, low solubility in non-polar solvent. |
4 | Flammable | 4 | Nonflammable |
5 | Chemical reactions are usually slow | 5 | Chemical reactions are rapid |
6 | Exhibit isomerism | 6 | Isomers are limited to a few exceptions; (e.g. transition elements) |
7 | Exhibit covalent bonding | 7 | Exhibit ionic bonding |