Question

which of the following is an organic molecule? multiple choice naoh c₆h₁₂o₆ nahco₃ co₂

Explanation:

Organic molecules are typically defined as compounds containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms (along with other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, etc.), and they are associated with living organisms or their products.

• \( \text{NaOH} \) (sodium hydroxide) is an inorganic base, containing sodium, oxygen, and hydrogen, no carbon.
• \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \) (glucose) contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and is a carbohydrate, a classic organic molecule.
• \( \text{NaHCO}_3 \) (sodium bicarbonate) is an inorganic salt, even though it has carbon, it does not have the characteristic carbon - hydrogen bonding of organic compounds.
• \( \text{CO}_2 \) (carbon dioxide) is an inorganic gas, as it does not have carbon - hydrogen bonds.

Answer:

B. \( \boldsymbol{\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6} \) (assuming the options are labeled A: \( \text{NaOH} \), B: \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 \), C: \( \text{NaHCO}_3 \), D: \( \text{CO}_2 \))