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Q. Name the element that must be present in a compound to classify it as an organic compound.
Answer: Carbon
Notes: An organic compound must contain at least carbon. Most chemists agree hydrogen must also be present. Depending upon the arrangement of carbon atoms in their structure, organic compounds are broadly categorized into Acyclic or Open Chain compounds and Cyclic or Closed Chain compounds.

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