How do organic compounds differ from inorganic compounds?

A) Inorganic compounds never contain carbon, whereas organic compounds always contain carbon.
B) Inorganic compounds always only consist of two atoms.
C) Organic compounds are always acidic, while inorganic compounds are always basic.
D) Organic compounds consist of carbon atoms joined by covalent bonds and may contain other elements, such as nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus. Inorganic compounds lack carbon-carbon bonds.
E) A and C are correct.


D

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