Question

Which of the following is an inorganic compound?

OA Sample B contains xenon and fluoride,
O e Sample D contains nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, phosphorus, and oxygen,
OC. Sample C contains, carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen,
OD. Sample A contains carbon and hydrogen,

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

An inorganic compound is a substance that does not contain both carbon and hydrogen. A great many inorganic compounds do contain hydrogen atoms, such as water (H2O) and the hydrochloric acid (HCl) produced by your stomach. In contrast, only a handful of inorganic compounds contain carbon atoms.