Question

using the appropriate prefixes.
a) n₂o₅ b) cf₄ c) scl₃ d) so

1. which of the above compounds would be classified as \organic\?

Explanation:

Organic compounds are generally defined as compounds containing carbon (C) atoms, often bonded with hydrogen and other elements, and excluding simple carbon-containing compounds like carbonates, cyanides, etc. Let's analyze each compound:

• \( \text{N}_2\text{O}_5 \): Contains nitrogen and oxygen, no carbon. Inorganic.
• \( \text{CF}_4 \): Contains carbon and fluorine. Carbon - containing compounds (except simple ones like CO₂, carbonates) are organic. \( \text{CF}_4 \) is a carbon - containing compound with fluorine, so it can be classified as organic (specifically a halogenated hydrocarbon derivative).
• \( \text{SCl}_3 \): Contains sulfur and chlorine, no carbon. Inorganic.
• \( \text{SO} \): Contains sulfur and oxygen, no carbon. Inorganic.

Answer:

b. \( \text{CF}_4 \)