Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a fundamental concept in organic chemistry that explains the formation of covalent bonds between carbon atoms?
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Who is considered the father of taxonomy in the context of organic chemistry?
A
Robert Hooke
B
August Kekulé
C
Carl Linnaeus
D
Friedrich Wöhler
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Understand the context: Taxonomy is the science of classification. In the context of organic chemistry, it refers to the classification of organic compounds.
Identify key figures in the history of chemistry: Robert Hooke, August Kekulé, Carl Linnaeus, and Friedrich Wöhler are all significant contributors to science, but their contributions differ.
Recognize Carl Linnaeus: He is known as the father of taxonomy, but his work primarily focused on biological classification rather than organic chemistry.
Consider August Kekulé: He is known for his work on the structure of benzene, which is a fundamental concept in organic chemistry.
Clarify the distinction: While Carl Linnaeus is the father of taxonomy in biology, the question may be misleading in the context of organic chemistry. August Kekulé's contributions are more directly related to organic chemistry.
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