Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
First organic compound to be synthesised was_______.
A
(A) Urea
B
(B) Cane sugar
C
(C) Methane
D
(D) Acetic acid
Answer
(A) Urea
Explanation
Solution
Explanation:
Urea was the first organic compound synthesized in a laboratory, which revolutionized and gave birth to organic chemistry.German chemist Friedrich Wohler prepared urea in a laboratory in 1828 from ammonium cyanate. Nowadays urea is prepared commercially from liquid ammonia and liquid carbon.Hence, the correct option is (A).