Q. 11.4 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Identify each of the following properties as more typical of an organic or inorganic compound:

a. contains $\mathrm{Li}$ and $F$

b. is a gas at room temperature

c. contains covalent bonds

d. produces ions in water

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) The compound that contains $\mathrm{Li}$ and $\mathrm{F}$ is an organic compound

(b) The compound that is gas at room temperature is an organic compound

(c) The compound that contains covalent bonds is an organic compound 

(d) The compound that produces ions in water is an inorganic compound

Part (a) Step 1: Given information

We need to find whether the given property is of organic compound or inorganic compound

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

Organic compounds also contains $\mathrm{Li}$ and $\mathrm{F}$

Therefore, 

The compound is an organic compound. 

Part (b) Step 1: Given information

We need to find whether the given property is of organic compound or inorganic compound 

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

Organic compounds are gaseous at room temperature 

Therefore, 

The compound is an organic compound.

Part (c) Step 1: Given information

We need to find whether the given property is of organic compound or inorganic compound 

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

Organic compounds contain covalent bonds 

Therefore, 

The compound is an organic compound. 

Part (d) Step 1: Given information

We need to find whether the given property is of organic compound or inorganic compound 

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

Inorganic compounds produce ions in water

Therefore, 

The compound is an inorganic compound.