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which of the following is an example of organic matter?
a. air, which is made mostly of oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen
b. water, which is made of oxygen and hydrogen
c. salt, which is made of sodium and chloride
d. sugar, which is made mostly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Explanation:

Organic matter contains carbon - hydrogen bonds. Sugar (C₆H₁₂O₆) is a carbohydrate and has carbon - hydrogen bonds. Air is a mixture of gases, water (H₂O) and salt (NaCl) do not have carbon - hydrogen bonds characteristic of organic compounds.

Answer:

D. Sugar, which is made mostly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen