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Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are the three elements included in all organic compounds.
The correct answer is Carbon and Hydrogen
Carbon and hydrogen are found in all organic compounds. Oxygen and nitrogen are also commonly present in organic molecules.
The presence of only oxygen and hydrogen does not necessarily indicate that a compound is organic. Inorganic compounds such as water (H2O) contain only oxygen and hydrogen as well. The organic/inorganic distinction is based on the type of chemical bonds present in the compound, with organic compounds containing carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds.
No, carbon monoxide is not considered an organic compound. Organic compounds are defined as compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, while carbon monoxide consists of only carbon and oxygen atoms.