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CHM 102 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon Objective Question
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What was the vital force theory?
Options
A The belief that all carbon compounds are inert
B The belief that organic compounds could only be synthesized in a laboratory
C The belief that organic compounds cannot contain nitrogen
D The belief that organic chemicals could only originate from living sources due to a 'vital force'
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Vitalism was the belief that organic compounds required a 'vital force' from living organisms and could not be synthesized artificially.

Hint

Living source only.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Allotropes of Carbon
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 730 of 1999
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