What is the actual basis of distinction of organic compounds? The presence of carbon is not the only basis.
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This isn't trivial nor standardised. Check out my answer to a different question. And you might also be interested in this question – Jan Nov 03 '15 at 14:17
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There's also http://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/6690/what-is-the-definition-of-organic-compounds – Mithoron Nov 03 '15 at 14:24
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In short, if you read of it in an organic chemistry textbook, it is organic. – Ivan Neretin Nov 03 '15 at 14:51
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The organic compound consists of C-C or C-H bonds. – Technetium Nov 04 '15 at 04:35