Question

what characteristics make a particular molecule organic?
select the two answers that are correct.
□ presence of carbon
□ a carbon backbone
□ a carbon - nitrogen bond
□ a carbon - oxygen bond
□ a carbon - hydrogen bond

Explanation:

Organic molecules are defined by the presence of carbon (a key element) and typically contain carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds, which are characteristic of organic compounds. A carbon backbone is common but not universal (e.g., some small organic molecules lack a long backbone), while C-N or C-O bonds are not exclusive to organic molecules. Thus, the two correct characteristics are the presence of carbon and a carbon-hydrogen bond.

Answer:

presence of carbon, a carbon-hydrogen bond