Chapter 17.1, Problem 2QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Number of bonds that are formed by carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen respectively in an organic compound has to be chosen from the given options.

Concept Introduction:

Organic compounds are the important basis of life.  They include gasoline, coal, dyes, and clothing fibers etc.  The compounds that are obtained from living organisms are termed as organic compounds and those obtained from the earth are known as inorganic compounds.  Organic compounds are found in earth also apart from living organisms.  All the organic compounds contain the element carbon.  Urea was synthesized in the laboratory which is an organic compound.

The number of bonds an atom forms with other atoms depends upon the ability to attain the stable octet configuration of electrons.