Chemistry PYQ 126 of 152 · Everyday Chemistry

Urea is

  1. AA nitrogen containing organic compound
  2. BA nitrogen containing inorganic compound
  3. CA plant hormone
  4. DAn Endergonic compound

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Correct answer: (a) A nitrogen containing organic compound

Explanation

Urea (carbamide), CO(NH₂)₂, is a nitrogen-containing organic compound with a carbon backbone.

It was the first organic compound synthesised from inorganic matter (Wöhler), and is widely used as a high-nitrogen fertilizer.

It is neither an inorganic compound nor a plant hormone.

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