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Question
Give four differences between organic and inorganic cornpounds.
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Solution
| S.No. | Organic Compounds | Inorganic Compounds |
| 1. | Occurs in living matter i.e. animals and plants. | Found from Non-living matter i.e. Minerals. |
| 2. | They have low melting and boiling points. | They have high melting and boiling points. |
| 3. | Insoluble in water | Soluble in water |
| 4. | They are generally nonvolatile and inflammable. |
They are generally non-volatile and non-combustible. |
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