Question

question 6 (5 points)
what are the only elements that make up organic compounds?
a) carbon, hydrogen, lithium, and silicon
b) silicon, hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen
c) germanium, hydrogen, potassium, and nitrogen
d) carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen

Explanation:

Organic compounds are primarily composed of carbon (C), and commonly also include hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and nitrogen (N). Options A, B, and C include elements like lithium, silicon, germanium, or potassium which are not typical primary elements of organic compounds. Option D has carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, which are the key elements for organic compounds.

Answer:

D. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen