Question:

First organic compound to be synthesised was_______.

Updated On: Jul 12, 2024
  • (A) Urea
  • (B) Cane sugar
  • (C) Methane
  • (D) Acetic acid
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The Correct Option is A

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Explanation:
Urea was the first organic compound synthesized in a laboratory, which revolutionized and gave birth to organic chemistry.German chemist Friedrich Wohler prepared urea in a laboratory in 1828 from ammonium cyanate. Nowadays urea is prepared commercially from liquid ammonia and liquid carbon.Hence, the correct option is (A).
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