Chemists use the phrase "organic compounds" to refer to molecules that _____.

A) are created only in living organisms
B) contain carbon
C) contain the carbonyl or carboxyl functional groups
D) are formed entirely of carbon and hydrogen


Answer: B) contain carbon

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