Difference between organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry?

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Organic chemistry deals with carbon-based compounds while inorganic chemistry deals with non-carbon-based compounds.

Organic chemistry involves the study of hydrocarbons, alcohols, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Inorganic chemistry involves the study of metals, minerals, and non-carbon-based compounds like water, salts, and acids.
Organic compounds are generally covalently bonded while inorganic compounds can be ionic or covalently bonded.
Organic compounds are often associated with living organisms while inorganic compounds are typically associated with non-living matter.
Examples of organic compounds include glucose, ethanol, and methane while examples of inorganic compounds include sodium chloride, sulfuric acid, and ammonia.

Accepted Answer

Organic compounds are often associated with living organisms while inorganic compounds are typically associated with non-living matter.

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