Why vital force theory was discarded?

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Vital force theory was discarded because Friedrich Wöhler showed that it was possible to obtain an organic compound (urea) in the laboratory.

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry - Intext Questions [Page 187]

Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry
Intext Questions | Q 1. (b) (ii) | Page 187

Name an organic compound which is poisonous and contains OH group.

Write the IUPAC name of the foloowing:

CH₃ - C = CH

How will you convert

Ethyne to acetaldehyde

Write balanced euation for the following :

Write the general formula for a saturated hydrocarbon and give one example of a saturated hydrocarbon with its structural formula.

Draw the structural formula of ethyne.

Give reason as to why :

It is dangerous to burn methane in an insufficient supply of air.

Write a balanced chemical equation for the following:

Heating of ethanol at 170^oC in the presence of conc. Sulphuric acid

Name the gas which: Affects the acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ paper and also turns lime water dirty milky.

The compound which does not have a double bond in its structure.