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What is the difference between organic and in organic compounds? Give an example of each type of compound.

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Step-by-step explanation:

The main difference between the two classes of substances is that organic compounds always contain the element carbon, while most inorganic compounds lack this element.

example of organic compound is methane, CH4

example of inorganic compound is, argon Ar

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inorganic compounds:

-usually lack carbon

-are not associated with or made from living things

organic compounds:

-contain carbon and other elements

-are found in organisms

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